Peer Gynt (play)

"Peer Gynt" is a play by Henrik Ibsen that tells the adventurous, often fantastical journey of a Norwegian farmer’s son, Peer Gynt, as he seeks identity, success, and meaning. Through a series of imaginative episodes, Peer encounters mythical beings, faces moral challenges, and struggles with self-awareness. The play explores themes of fantasy versus reality, self-discovery, and societal expectations. It combines poetic dialogue, vivid imagery, and symbolic characters, ultimately reflecting on the human condition and the quest for authenticity amidst life's illusions.