Comedies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438511269)

Ludvig Holberg was an 18th century Norwegian writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature and is best known for his comedies. After the Copenhagen Fire of 1728 depression and Puritanism enveloped the nation, which clashed with Holberg's satirical works. Because of this he gave up his comedies switching to philosophical and historical writing. Comedies included are Jeppe of the Hill, The Political Tinker, and Erasmus Montanus

Author: Ludvig Holberg
ISBN-10: 1438511264
ISBN-13: 9781438511269
Publisher: Book Jungle
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2009
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d