Peer Gynt
About this book
Peer Gynt is a charming but lazy and arrogant peasant youth who leaves home to seek his fortune. Confident of success, he has one disastrous adventure after another. In one, he attends the wedding of a wealthy young woman he himself might have married. There he meets Solveig, who falls in love with him.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 9744 readers · 254 pages · ≈ 4 h 42 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Peer Gynt?
About ≈ 4 h 42 m — 254 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Peer Gynt?
254 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Peer Gynt?
It sits on the Travel, Drama, Young Adult shelves.
Has Peer Gynt been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Peer Gynt from the Streets (2008), Peer Gynt (2006), Peer Gynt (1941), Peer Gynt (1934).
Is Peer Gynt in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Peer Gynt?
The main characters include Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906).
Where does Peer Gynt take place?
It is set in Norway.
Who wrote Peer Gynt?
Henrik Ibsen.
Where can I read Peer Gynt online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library