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Masterful versions of Ibsens two great verse plays by one of our greatest living poets, Geoffrey HillThese two masterly and contrasting verse dramas by Ibsen made his reputation as a playwright. The fantastical adventures of the irrepressible Peer Gyntpoet, idler, procrastinator, seducerdraw on Norwegian folklore to conjure up mountains, kidnappings, shipwrecks, and trolls in an exuberant celebration of life; while Brand, an unsparing vision of an idealistic priest who lives by his steely faith, explores free will, sacrifice, and the self. This volume brings together the poet Geoffrey Hills acclaimed stage version of Brand with a new poetic rendering of Peer Gynt, published for the first time.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is 'Peer Gynt and Brand' about? A: 'Peer Gynt and Brand' features two of Henrik Ibsen's notable verse plays. 'Peer Gynt' follows the fantastical adventures of a poet and idler, while 'Brand' explores the life of an idealistic priest grappling with faith and sacrifice.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: This edition is authored by Henrik Ibsen, with poetic versions by Geoffrey Hill, a renowned contemporary poet.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Peer Gynt and Brand'? A: 'Peer Gynt and Brand' was published on February 7, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: 'Peer Gynt and Brand' is categorized under Classics.
- Q: What makes this edition unique? A: This edition uniquely combines Geoffrey Hill's acclaimed stage version of 'Brand' with a new poetic rendering of 'Peer Gynt,' offering fresh interpretations of these classic works.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this book? A: While there are no specific features listed, readers can expect authoritative texts enhanced with introductions and notes by distinguished scholars, as is customary in Penguin Classics.
- Q: What themes are explored in Ibsen's plays? A: Ibsen's plays explore themes such as free will, sacrifice, idealism, and the complexities of human nature.