Contributions

  • Erasmus, Desiderius, d. 1536 - Contributor

Publication

1952 - Phaidon Press, London, United States

Language

English

Word Count

66,500 words, Guess

Page Count

266 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC928.79
  • DDC922.2492
  • LCCPA8518 .H83 1952

Description

In this very readable biography, a noted scholar traces Erasmus's youth, his years as an itinerant scholar, sojourns in England, France, Switzerland, and Italy, friendship with Sir Thomas More, and disputes with Martin Luther. The author also probes Erasmus's mind and character and discusses his writings ...

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Phaidon pocket series

Other Editions

  • Erasmus of Rotterdam: with a selection from the letters of ErasmusPhaidon Press1952-01-01
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