The Louis James Acting Version Of Peer Gynt (1908)

The Louis James Acting Version of Peer Gynt is a play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1867. This particular edition, published in 1908, is adapted by Louis James, a British actor and director. The play follows the life of Peer Gynt, a Norwegian peasant who dreams of becoming a hero and embarks on a series of adventures to achieve his goal. Along the way, he encounters trolls, a mountain king, and a woman named Solveig, whom he falls in love with. However, his selfish actions and inability to face reality ultimately lead to his downfall. The play explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in life. This edition includes James' adaptation, which is intended for use in theatrical performances, as well as an introduction by James himself. The Louis James Acting Version of Peer Gynt is a classic play that continues to be performed and studied today.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.