Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam by Ephraim Emerton
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"Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam" by Ephraim Emerton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography explores the life and influence of Erasmus, one of the key figures of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. The text focuses on Erasmus's contributions to humanism and his complex relationship with the Reformation, showcasing his role as a thinker who emphasized inner piety over institutional religion. The opening of the work outlines
the necessity for a comprehensive biography of Erasmus, noting the challenges in capturing his multifaceted character. It introduces Erasmus’s early life, emphasizing his disconnection from his birthplace and the rigid confines of monastic life. Initially raised in a humble setting, he is depicted as a free spirit, resistant to the monastic norms imposed upon him as a youth. The narrative underscores Erasmus’s struggle for self-identity amid the pressures of his environment, hinting at a future that would blend scholarship and humanist ideals while navigating the turbulent waters of religious reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Emerton, Ephraim, 1851-1935 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Jackson, Samuel Macauley, 1851-1912 |
| LoC No. | 02000546 |
| Title | Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Ramon Pajares, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47517 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 938 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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