Ludvig Holberg was an 18th century Norwegian writer essayist philosopherhistorian and playwright. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danishand Norwegia... » 

Ludvig Holberg was an 18th century Norwegian writer essayist philosopherhistorian and playwright. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danishand Norwegian literature and is best known for his comedies. After theCopenhagen Fire of 1728 depression and Puritanism enveloped the nation whichclashed with Holbergs satirical works. Because of this he gave up his comediesswitching to philosophical and historical writing. Comedies included are Jeppeof the Hill The Political Tinker and Erasmus Montanus «