Erasmus by R. C. Jebb
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"Erasmus" by R. C. Jebb is a biography written in the late 19th century that explores the life and contributions of Desiderius Erasmus, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance and a significant precursor to the Reformation. The book delves into Erasmus's early life, his education, and his evolving role as a scholar and critic, highlighting his impact on literature and theological thought during a transformative period in European history. In this comprehensive
account, Jebb chronicles Erasmus's journey from his childhood in Rotterdam to his influential positions in various intellectual circles in Europe. The narrative covers his struggles against the oppressive monastic life, his advances in Greek studies, and his relationships with notable figures such as Thomas More and John Colet. Central to the biography is Erasmus's advocacy for learned scholarship and reform in the Church, manifesting in his works like the "Adagia" and "Praise of Folly," which blend insightful critique with humor. Jebb illustrates how Erasmus's quest for knowledge and clarity in spiritual matters contributed to the broader currents that would eventually lead to significant changes in European society, particularly the Protestant Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jebb, R. C. (Richard Claverhouse), 1841-1905 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01025127 |
| Title | Erasmus |
| Series Title | Rede lectures; 1890. |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlos Colón, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (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 |
| Subject | Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Netherlands -- Biography |
| Subject | Humanists -- Netherlands -- Biography |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Intellectual life -- 16th century |
| Subject | Humanism -- Netherlands -- History -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61464 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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