Ludvig Holberg
Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano–Norwegian dual monarchy. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature. He was also a prominent Neo-Latin author, known across Europe for his writing. He is best known for the comedies he wrote in 1722–1723 for the Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen. Holberg's works about natural and common law were widely read by many Danish law students over two hundred years, from 1736 to 1936.
Comedies by Holberg : Jeppe of the Hill, The Political Tinker, Erasmus Montanus
"Comedies by Holberg: Jeppe of the Hill, The Political Tinker, Erasmus Montanus" by Ludvig Holberg is a collection of comedic plays written in the ear...
By Ludvig Holberg
Jeppe on the Hill; Or, The Transformed Peasant: A Comedy in Five Acts
"Jeppe on the Hill; Or, The Transformed Peasant: A Comedy in Five Acts" by Holberg is a comedic play written in the early 18th century, making it a wo...
By Ludvig Holberg
Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament.
"Niels Klim's Journey Under the Ground" by Ludvig Holberg is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century. The book follows the adventures of N...
By Ludvig Holberg