The Life and Letters of Erasmus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162593647)

The Life and Letters of Erasmus by J.A. Froude is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Dutch Renaissance scholar and humanist, Desiderius Erasmus. The book delves into Erasmus' life, from his birth in Rotterdam in 1466 to his death in Basel in 1536, covering his education, travels, friendships, and intellectual pursuits. Froude also explores Erasmus' major works, such as The Praise of Folly and his Greek New Testament translation, and their impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of Europe during the Renaissance. The book is based on extensive research of Erasmus' letters, which provide a unique insight into his personal life and relationships with other scholars and patrons. Froude's biography is a fascinating portrait of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas, literature, and religion in Europe.1895. The following lectures were published as delivered by Froude at Oxford in 1893-1894. The aim of this work is to lead historical readers to a study of Erasmus' own writings than to provide an abbreviated substitute for them. Erasmus advises students to read only the best books on the subjects with which they are occupied. The best description of Europe in the age immediately preceding the Reformation will be found in the correspondence of Erasmus himself. The author promises the reader that if they will accept Erasmus for a guide in that entangled period, they will not wander far out of the way.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.

Author: J. a. Froude
ISBN-10: 1162593644
ISBN-13: 9781162593647
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 442
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.90d