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These two powerful and contrasting verse dramas by Ibsen made his reputation as a playwright. The fantastical adventures of the irrepressible Peer Gynt - poet, idler, procrastinator, seducer - draw on Norwegian folklore to conjure up mountains, kidnappings, shipwrecks and trolls in an exuberant examination of truth and the self; while Brand, an unsparing vision of an idealistic priest who lives by his steely faith, explores free will and sacrifice. This volume brings together the poet Geoffrey Hill's acclaimed stage version of Brand with a new poetic rendering of Peer Gynt, published for the first time.
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Ibsen的笔触，如同北欧的严寒一样，冷峻而犀利。他笔下的世界，并非总是温情脉脉，而是充满了现实的残酷和人性的挣扎。Peer Gynt在追求自由的过程中，经历了无数的欺骗、背叛和磨难，他与母亲、与爱人的关系，也因为他的漂泊而变得支离破碎。而Brand，他的信仰让他疏远了亲情、爱情，甚至与整个社会都格格不入。这种对人类情感的复杂性和脆弱性的描绘，让我感到非常真实，也让我对这些角色的命运充满了同情。
Ultimately, what makes "Peer Gynt and Brand" such a compelling read is its enduring relevance. The struggles with identity, faith, morality, and the search for meaning are as pertinent today as they were when the play was first written. I finished the book with a sense of profound reflection, my mind buzzing with the images and ideas presented. It’s the kind of work that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page, prompting further thought and introspection. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate the complexities of the human condition and to challenge our own perspectives on how life should be lived. The sheer depth of emotional and philosophical exploration within its pages is remarkable.
翻开书页，一股浓郁的戏剧氛围扑面而来。我被故事的开端深深吸引，它并非以平铺直叙的方式展开，而是带着一种诗意的、象征性的语言，将我引入一个充满想象力的世界。Peer Gynt，这个角色，从一开始就展现出一种令人着迷的复杂性。他似乎是一个矛盾的集合体，既有对现实的逃避，又有对自由的强烈渴望。他的旅程，仿佛是一场漫无边际的漂泊，从一个地方到另一个地方，从一种身份到另一种身份。我看到他如何运用谎言和虚构来包装自己，如何在一个又一个的困境中挣扎求生，又如何在这个过程中逐渐迷失自我。他的每一次选择，似乎都让他离真实的自己越来越远，又似乎在某种程度上，是在寻找那个真实的自己。这种对角色内心世界的刻画，让我感到无比震撼，它不像许多作品中那样直白地告诉你角色在想什么，而是通过他的言行举止，通过他所处的环境，让你去体会，去感受。
The very structure of the play, alternating between the lives of these two vastly different men, creates a fascinating dialogue. It’s not simply two separate stories placed side-by-side; rather, they seem to exist in a kind of thematic opposition, each highlighting the limitations and possibilities of the other’s chosen path. One seeks freedom through boundless exploration, the other finds it in absolute commitment. The exploration of "self-realization" as presented through Peer Gynt’s journey, particularly his quest to be his “true self,” is a concept that has always intrigued me. It’s a concept that, when examined closely, reveals itself to be incredibly complex, perhaps even illusory.
I found myself constantly contemplating the underlying philosophy of the work. Is it an endorsement of a life lived without compromise, like Brand’s, even if it leads to isolation and tragedy? Or is it a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of an ill-defined freedom, as exemplified by Peer Gynt’s chaotic existence? The beauty of this book lies in its refusal to offer simple answers. Instead, it presents a rich tapestry of human experience, inviting the reader to engage with these questions on their own terms, to draw their own conclusions from the lives of these unforgettable characters. The intricate symbolism woven throughout the narrative adds further layers of interpretation.
而Brand，这个名字同样唤起了我内心深处的共鸣。与Peer Gynt的游离不定不同，Brand似乎是一位坚定不移的布道者，一位被信仰所驱使的殉道者。我感受到他身上那种不妥协的、近乎残酷的执着。他所追求的，是一种纯粹的、不掺杂任何杂质的理想，一种对上帝绝对的忠诚。他的生活，是围绕着一个坚定的信念而展开的，他将自己的一切都献给了这个信念。在阅读Brand的部分时，我常常感到一种沉重，一种对他命运的担忧，同时也对他那种为了理想而燃烧自己的精神感到敬佩。他的形象，让我联想到那些历史上的先知和改革者，他们往往因为过于理想化而与现实世界格格不入，最终走向悲剧。
Conversely, Brand's unwavering devotion to his ideals presents a stark contrast. His commitment to his faith is absolute, demanding not only his own sacrifice but also the sacrifice of those around him. This raises profound questions about the nature of conviction and the potential for rigid adherence to principles to become a form of blindness. His struggle is not with external forces as much as it is with the internal demands of his own conscience and his interpretation of divine will. The weight of his responsibilities, both self-imposed and perceived, is palpable throughout his narrative arc, making him a figure of both awe and deep concern.
这本书的名字，"Peer Gynt and Brand"，本身就带着一种沉甸甸的、充满史诗感的气息。初拿到它时，我的脑海中便浮现出北欧冷峻的风景，或许是冰川覆盖的山峦，或许是浓雾缭绕的峡湾。我并非戏剧专家，也非文学评论家，只是一个对故事有着无限热忱的普通读者。我之所以选择这本书，很大程度上是被它的名字所吸引，它唤起了一种深邃的、关于人生探索的想象。我想象着Peer Gynt，这个名字听起来就有些顽皮和不羁，他的人生会是怎样一番跌宕起伏？而Brand，这个名字则更加严肃，带着一种宗教的、道德的重量。这两者并列，似乎预示着一种强烈的对比，一种关于两种截然不同人生轨迹的深刻探讨。我期待着在阅读的过程中，能够深入到这两个角色的内心世界，去理解他们各自的选择，他们面对的困境，以及他们最终的命运。这本书的名字，就像一个邀请，邀请我去探索那些关于人性、关于信仰、关于自由选择的宏大命题，而我，迫不及待地想要接受这份邀请。
这本书最让我着迷的一点，是它在描绘人物内心世界时所展现出的深刻洞察力。Peer Gynt的“洋葱理论”——一层又一层地剥离，最终发现什么都没有——让我对人生的虚无感有了更深的体会。他试图寻找那个“真正的自己”，却发现自己被各种身份、各种经历所包裹，最终连自己是谁都变得模糊不清。这种对自我身份的追寻，是许多现代人都可能经历的困惑。而Brand，他的“全有或全无”的信仰，也让我思考，在追求理想的过程中，我们是否也需要付出巨大的代价？他的极端，既是他的力量，也是他的弱点。
What strikes me most about this book is its remarkable ability to explore timeless themes through deeply human characters. Peer Gynt's journey, while fantastical at times, resonates with the universal human desire for meaning and belonging. He constantly seeks something more, something that will define him, yet his methods often lead him further astray. His encounters with various individuals and societies, each with their own peculiar customs and beliefs, serve as mirrors reflecting different facets of human nature, and perhaps, different facets of himself that he has yet to confront. The narrative doesn't shy away from portraying the less glamorous aspects of life, the compromises, the self-deception, the moments of profound loneliness.
萧乾拿浮士德和阿Q正传比Peer Gynt，依我看似未当，这其实是一部但丁化了的奥德赛(可皮尔却绝不是尤利西斯），鲁迅可以把阿Q送上刑场，但皮尔最后却回到了索尔维格的怀抱，这正是讽刺与自嘲的区别，好事者常论尤利西斯与但丁自己的关系，皮尔与布兰德，又何尝不是易卜生的分身？ Hill真是，不如说是自己把两部剧“作”了一遍；易氏偶尔晃下德语，本只是讽刺下哲学，此公居然借机秀起了外语，一连翻出数行文字游戏来，让人心掉；其他大刀破斧，如其自述，亦不在少。虽然，如布鲁姆所言，这是我们目前能得到的最好的译本了!
萧乾拿浮士德和阿Q正传比Peer Gynt，依我看似未当，这其实是一部但丁化了的奥德赛(可皮尔却绝不是尤利西斯），鲁迅可以把阿Q送上刑场，但皮尔最后却回到了索尔维格的怀抱，这正是讽刺与自嘲的区别，好事者常论尤利西斯与但丁自己的关系，皮尔与布兰德，又何尝不是易卜生的分身？ Hill真是，不如说是自己把两部剧“作”了一遍；易氏偶尔晃下德语，本只是讽刺下哲学，此公居然借机秀起了外语，一连翻出数行文字游戏来，让人心掉；其他大刀破斧，如其自述，亦不在少。虽然，如布鲁姆所言，这是我们目前能得到的最好的译本了!
萧乾拿浮士德和阿Q正传比Peer Gynt，依我看似未当，这其实是一部但丁化了的奥德赛(可皮尔却绝不是尤利西斯），鲁迅可以把阿Q送上刑场，但皮尔最后却回到了索尔维格的怀抱，这正是讽刺与自嘲的区别，好事者常论尤利西斯与但丁自己的关系，皮尔与布兰德，又何尝不是易卜生的分身？ Hill真是，不如说是自己把两部剧“作”了一遍；易氏偶尔晃下德语，本只是讽刺下哲学，此公居然借机秀起了外语，一连翻出数行文字游戏来，让人心掉；其他大刀破斧，如其自述，亦不在少。虽然，如布鲁姆所言，这是我们目前能得到的最好的译本了!
萧乾拿浮士德和阿Q正传比Peer Gynt，依我看似未当，这其实是一部但丁化了的奥德赛(可皮尔却绝不是尤利西斯），鲁迅可以把阿Q送上刑场，但皮尔最后却回到了索尔维格的怀抱，这正是讽刺与自嘲的区别，好事者常论尤利西斯与但丁自己的关系，皮尔与布兰德，又何尝不是易卜生的分身？ Hill真是，不如说是自己把两部剧“作”了一遍；易氏偶尔晃下德语，本只是讽刺下哲学，此公居然借机秀起了外语，一连翻出数行文字游戏来，让人心掉；其他大刀破斧，如其自述，亦不在少。虽然，如布鲁姆所言，这是我们目前能得到的最好的译本了!
萧乾拿浮士德和阿Q正传比Peer Gynt，依我看似未当，这其实是一部但丁化了的奥德赛(可皮尔却绝不是尤利西斯），鲁迅可以把阿Q送上刑场，但皮尔最后却回到了索尔维格的怀抱，这正是讽刺与自嘲的区别，好事者常论尤利西斯与但丁自己的关系，皮尔与布兰德，又何尝不是易卜生的分身？ Hill真是，不如说是自己把两部剧“作”了一遍；易氏偶尔晃下德语，本只是讽刺下哲学，此公居然借机秀起了外语，一连翻出数行文字游戏来，让人心掉；其他大刀破斧，如其自述，亦不在少。虽然，如布鲁姆所言，这是我们目前能得到的最好的译本了!
