Erasmus Montanus, eller Rasmus Berg, written by Ludvig Holberg, is a classic of Danish literature. This satirical comedy tells the story of Rasmus Berg, a young man who, after studying in Copenhagen, returns to his rural village as the self-proclaimed scholar Erasmus Montanus. Filled with intellectual arrogance and an inflated sense of his own importance, he attempts to impress his family and neighbors with his newfound knowledge, leading to humorous misunderstandings and social clashes.
Holberg's play offers a sharp critique of pedantry and the uncritical acceptance of academic authority. Through witty dialogue and memorable characters, "Erasmus Montanus" explores themes of social climbing, the conflict between tradition and progress, and the importance of common sense. This enduring work remains relevant for its insightful commentary on human nature and the follies of intellectual pretension.
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Erasmus Montanus, eller Rasmus Berg, written by Ludvig Holberg, is a classic of Danish literature. This satirical comedy tells the story of Rasmus Berg, a young man who, after studying in Copenhagen, returns to his rural village as the self-proclaimed scholar Erasmus Montanus. Filled with intellectual arrogance and an inflated sense of his own importance, he attempts to impress his family and neighbors with his newfound knowledge, leading to humorous misunderstandings and social clashes.
Holberg's play offers a sharp critique of pedantry and the uncritical acceptance of academic authority. Through witty dialogue and memorable characters, "Erasmus Montanus" explores themes of social climbing, the conflict between tradition and progress, and the importance of common sense. This enduring work remains relevant for its insightful commentary on human nature and the follies of intellectual pretension.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Erasmus Montanus, eller Rasmus Berg
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Erasmus Montanus, eller Rasmus Berg
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781025154336 |
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| Publisher: | Hutson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2025 |
| Pages: | 54 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.25(d) |
| Language: | Danish |