Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece, 'Peer Gynt', is a sprawling five-act poetic drama that follows the life of its roguish and imaginative protagonist. The play chronicles Peer's surreal adventures from the Norwegian mountains to the deserts of North Africa. He embodies various roles—from outlaw to prophet to wealthy industrialist—all in a relentless, self-centered pursuit of greatness. This epic journey, rich with folklore, satire, and philosophical questions, ultimately confronts the very essence of identity, challenging the notion of being 'true to oneself' in a world of endless possibilities and deceptions.