Jens Christian Hostrup
Jens Christian Hostrup (born May 20, 1818 in Copenhagen , † November 21, 1892 in Hillerød ) was a Danish writer .
Life
After completing his studies, Hostrup got a job as private tutor and pastor. Under the influence of Johan Ludvig Heiberg and Ferdinand Raimund , Hostrup began to write Singspiele . Exact descriptions of the milieu and characters and accurate dialogues brought some success and the premieres were all warmly received by the critics. Hostrup also wrote many songs for the Danish folk high school , some of which became very popular. Jens Christian Hostrup died on November 21, 1892 in Hilleroed.
Works
literature
- Helge Hostrup: Jens Christian Hostrup . - Copenhagen, Gyldendal , 1916
Web links
Jens Christian Hostrup . In: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon . 4th edition. Volume 8, Verlag des Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig / Vienna 1885–1892, p. 738.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hostrup, Jens Christian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 20, 1818 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Copenhagen |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 21, 1892 |
| Place of death | Hillerød |