Ludvig Holberg books in order
Danish-Norwegian writer, philosopher and historian
- Lived
- 1684–1754
- Country
- Denmark
- Books
- 7
- Also writes as
- Hans Mikkelsen
Ludvig Holberg published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 4 plays and 1 other book, beginning with Jeppe På Bjerget (1722). The best-known is A Journey to the World Under-ground (1741).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ludvig Holberg
Standalone novels in order
Niels Klim's Underground Travels (1741)
Non-fiction in order
An Introduction to Universal History (1755)
Plays in order
Jeppe På Bjerget (1722)
Jacob Von Thyboe (1723)
Erasmus Montanus (1885)
The Political Tinker (2004)
Other books in order
Film and TV adaptations
- Jeppe på bjerget (1933)Film · from Jeppe På Bjerget
- Loffe as a Millionaire (1948)Film · from Jeppe På Bjerget
- Jeppe på bjerget (1981)Film · from Jeppe På Bjerget
- Jorden Er Flad (1977)Film · from Erasmus Montanus
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About Ludvig Holberg
Ludvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano–Norwegian dual monarchy. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque. Holberg is considered the founder of modern Danish and Norwegian literature. He was also a prominent Neo-Latin author, known across Europe for his writing. He is best known for the comedies he wrote in 1722–1723 for the Lille Grønnegade Theatre in Copenhagen. Holberg's works about natural and common law were widely read by many Danish law students over two hundred years, from 1736 to 1936.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ludvig Holberg FAQ
- How many books has Ludvig Holberg written?
- Ludvig Holberg published 1 novel, 1 non-fiction book, 4 plays and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ludvig Holberg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Journey to the World Under-ground.
- What is Ludvig Holberg's last book?
- An Introduction to Universal History (1755).
- What is Ludvig Holberg's most famous book?
- A Journey to the World Under-ground (1741) is Ludvig Holberg's most widely read book.
- Does Ludvig Holberg write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ludvig Holberg has also published as Hans Mikkelsen.
- Which Ludvig Holberg books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Jeppe På Bjerget (film, 1933) and Erasmus Montanus (as Jorden Er Flad, film, 1977).
- Can I read Ludvig Holberg's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Ludvig Holberg are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.