Erasmus Montanus, also known as Rasmus Berg, is a satirical play written by the Danish-Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg in 1723. The play revolves around the character of Erasmus Montanus, a young man who has returned to his hometown after studying at a university. He is eager to show off his newfound knowledge and impress his fellow townspeople, but his attempts are met with skepticism and ridicule. Erasmus Montanus is a parody of the Enlightenment movement and its emphasis on reason and education. The play pokes fun at ...
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Erasmus Montanus, also known as Rasmus Berg, is a satirical play written by the Danish-Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg in 1723. The play revolves around the character of Erasmus Montanus, a young man who has returned to his hometown after studying at a university. He is eager to show off his newfound knowledge and impress his fellow townspeople, but his attempts are met with skepticism and ridicule. Erasmus Montanus is a parody of the Enlightenment movement and its emphasis on reason and education. The play pokes fun at the idea that education is the key to success and happiness, and suggests that common sense and practical knowledge are just as important. The play is set in a small Danish village and features a cast of colorful characters, including Erasmus' father, a stubborn and traditional farmer, and his love interest, a simple and practical young woman named Lisbed. The play is full of witty dialogue and humorous situations, and is considered a classic of Danish-Norwegian literature. Overall, Erasmus Montanus is a satirical commentary on the tension between traditional values and modern ideas, and remains relevant today as a critique of intellectual snobbery and the cult of education.PEER. If he wants to dispute with me, he will find that I can hold my own; and if he wants to have a singing match with me, he will get the worst of it. I once had a singing contest with ten deacons and beat every one of them, for I outsang them in the Credo, all ten of them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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