| Author |
Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 |
| Editor |
Allen, P. S. (Percy Stafford), 1869-1933 |
| Title |
Selections from Erasmus: Principally from his Epistles
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Text in Latin, commentary in English.
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| Contents |
Life of Erasmus -- An ordination examination -- A domestic affray -- A winter journey -- An English country-house -- A visit to court -- Erasmus at Oxford -- An Oxford dinner party -- Learning in England -- A journey to Paris -- Erasmus renders account of himself to Colet -- A visit to Lambeth -- A letter to Aldus -- An interview with Grimani -- A conversation at Cambridge -- An encounter with Canossa -- Erasmus' Apologia pro vita sua -- Erasmus' reception at Basel -- Bishop Fisher -- A journey from Basel to Louvain -- English universities -- An explosion at Basel -- Archbishop Warham, I -- Archbishop Warham, II -- The lives of Vitrarius and Colet -- Colet and his kinsman -- Thomas More -- A dishonest Londoner -- The condition of English houses -- Fisher's study at Rochester.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Selections from Erasmus: Principally from his Epistles" by P. S. Allen is a scholarly compilation of letters by Erasmus, an influential figure of the Renaissance, likely assembled in the early 20th century. This collection highlights Erasmus's thoughts and experiences, particularly focusing on English life and historical context during a transformative period in European history. The letters encompass various themes, including education, humanism, and social observations, providing glimpses into the lives of notable individuals of his time, such as Thomas More and John Colet. The beginning of the text introduces Erasmus of Rotterdam, detailing his early education and the environment shaped by the renewed interest in classical learning during the Renaissance. It explains how Erasmus, despite a challenging upbringing, cultivated a deep appreciation for language and scholarship, eventually rising to prominence as a thinker and writer. His journey through various educational institutions, including his time at Deventer and later experiences in Paris and England, sets the stage for his influential works and friendships. The opening portion captures Erasmus's intellectual curiosity and the different facets of his life that shaped him into a key figure in the history of education and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536
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| Subject |
Theologians -- Correspondence
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8400 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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