Notes to 'Peer Gynt.'

From: Scandinavian Studies | Date: September 22, 1995| Author: Reinert, Otto | Copyright information

The notes to 'Peer Gynt' refer to the edition that includes Henrik Ibsen's draft, the Norwegian Centennial Edition, vol. 6 translated by James Kirkup Christopher Fry, vol. 3 of the 'Oxford Ibsen.' The notes are designed to help first-time readers, especially students, access the text for greater appreciation and comprehension. Information includes places, terminologies, biographical references, folklore alluded to, customs and practices.

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