Publisher's Synopsis
The Political Tinker by Ludvig Holberg is a satirical play that was first published in 1722. The play is set in the fictional kingdom of Dalarne and follows the story of a clever and cunning tinker named Nille who rises to power and becomes the chief advisor to the king.Nille is a master manipulator who uses his wit and charm to influence the king and the court. He is able to convince the king to make him the chief advisor and to implement his political ideas, which include reducing taxes, reforming the legal system, and promoting trade.However, Nille's success is short-lived as he soon becomes embroiled in a power struggle with other members of the court who are jealous of his influence. They plot against him and eventually succeed in having him banished from the kingdom.The Political Tinker is a biting satire that exposes the corruption and hypocrisy of the ruling class. Holberg uses humor and irony to critique the political and social systems of his time, and to suggest that true power lies not in wealth or status, but in intelligence and cunning.Overall, The Political Tinker is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today, as it offers a sharp critique of the abuse of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition.HENRICH. I heard well enough, but I understood very little. I heard them depose emperors and kings and electors, and set up others in their places. Then they talked about excise and consumption, about the stupid people who were in the council, and about the development of Hamburg and the promotion of trade; they looked things up in books and traced things out on maps.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.
