Ludvig Holberg, the Founder of Norwegian Literature and an Oxford Student

Published in 1920, 'Ludvig Holberg, the Founder of Norwegian Literature and an Oxford Student' by S. C. Hammer is a biographical account of Ludvig Holberg, a pivotal figure in Norwegian and Danish literature. The book explores Holberg's life from his early years in Norway to his influential time at Oxford, detailing his contributions as a playwright, philosopher, and historian. Hammer emphasizes Holberg's role in shaping modern literary traditions in Norway and Denmark, highlighting his use of humor and satire to address social issues and human experiences, thus establishing him as the 'father' of modern Norwegian literature.