Peer Gynt is a five-act play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It was first published in 1867 and tells the story of the titular character, Peer Gynt, a Norwegian peasant who embarks on a journey to find himself and his place in the world. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part following Peer's adventures in Norway and the second part taking place in North Africa. Throughout his travels, Peer encounters a variety of characters, including trolls, witches, and a young woman named Solveig, whom he falls in love with. The play explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in life. It is known for its use of symbolism and allegory, as well as its unconventional structure and narrative style. Peer Gynt has been adapted into various forms, including operas, ballets, and films. It is considered one of Ibsen's most important works and a classic of Norwegian literature.For my part, may Ingrid of Hegstad go marry whoever she pleases. It's all one to me. [Looks down at his clothes.] My breeches are torn. am ragged and grim.-If only I had something new to put on now.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.