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Erasme - Eloge de la folie

Erasme - Eloge de la folie

ClassicsEssays
Pages
1520
Published
1511
Language
French

Synopsis

Explore the enduring legacy of Erasmus, the most celebrated thinker and polemicist of the early modern era, whose ideas on tolerance, education, and anti-nationalism resonate powerfully today. This comprehensive volume presents his seminal work, 'In Praise of Folly,' alongside selections from his 'Adages,' 'Colloquies,' and personal letters. Discover the daily life, friendships, and intellectual battles of this influential humanist through an expertly curated collection.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflective
Epistolary

Genres

Classics Essays History Philosophy Contemporary Literature

About the author

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Desiderius Erasmus

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (28 October c. 1466 – 12 July 1536), commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic priest and theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Through his works, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.