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Comedies by Holberg : Jeppe of the Hill The Political Tinker Erasmus Montanus - cover

Comedies by Holberg : Jeppe of the Hill The Political Tinker Erasmus Montanus

Ludvig Holberg

Translator Frederic Schenck, Oscar James Campbell

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

This book features three domestic comedies of character by Ludvig Holberg, including "Jeppe of the Hill," "The Political Tinker," and "Erasmus Montanus." These plays are a satirical exploration of human foibles and social manners in eighteenth-century Denmark. With uncompromising realism and a keen eye for detail, Holberg uses vivid and humorous characters to depict prevalent social conditions of his time in a way that remains relevant and entertaining today.
Available since: 11/27/2019.
Print length: 200 pages.

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