Peer Gynt is a famous Scandinavian literary/theatrical personality, best known as the protagonist of Henrik Ibsen’s play and the subject of Edvard Grieg’s suite. The name blends a given name (Peer) with a surname-like surname (Gynt), representing a character whose exploits are recounted in Norwegian folklore and modern drama. The term is used for the character, works about him, and related cultural references.
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