Peer Gynt
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a play (1867) by Henrik Ibsen.
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Like Peer Gynt in search of a greater truth, Oliphant willingly pitted himself against larger-than-life beasts and lived to tell the tale.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025
She subsequently spent two years at the Royal National Theatre, where her credits included The Crucible, Fuente Ovejuna and Peer Gynt.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2022
We discussed my fascination with a scene from Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, the peeling of the onion.
From Slate • Sep. 17, 2014
She received a season high 122.21 points, nonetheless, for the difficult performance set to Peer Gynt.
From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2014
Grieg's "Peer Gynt" suite was composed for orchestra, but was arranged for pianoforte by the composer.
From The Pianolist A Guide for Pianola Players by Kobbé, Gustav
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