Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Idea Historiae Litterariae Danorum, In Duas Partes Divisa"" was written by Albert Thura and was published in 1723. The book is a comprehensive study of the literary history of Denmark, divided into two parts. Thura's work covers the period from the earliest recorded works of Danish literature to the contemporary literary scene of the early 18th century. The first part of the book examines the origins and development of Danish literature, including the Viking sagas and the works of medieval Danish writers such as Saxo Grammaticus. Thura also discusses the impact of the Reformation on Danish literature and the emergence of the Danish language as a literary language in its own right. The second part of the book focuses on the literary scene of Thura's own time, including the works of contemporary Danish writers such as Thomas Kingo and Ludvig Holberg. Thura analyzes the themes and styles of these writers and also discusses the role of literature in Danish society. Overall, ""Idea Historiae Litterariae Danorum, In Duas Partes Divisa"" provides a detailed and scholarly overview of Danish literary history, making it an important resource for anyone interested in the subject.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.
