Desiderius Erasmus

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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books
  • First Book:
    February 1957
  • Latest Book:
    October 2015
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Book List in Order: 10 titles

  • Ten Colloquies

  • Adages: Ivi1 to Ix100, Volume 32

    ‘A knowledge of proverbs contributes to a number of things,’ wrote Erasmus in his Introduction to the Adages, ‘but to four especially: philosophy, persuasiveness, grace and charm in speaking, and the understanding of the best author...

  • Praise of Folly

    Erasmus of Rotterdam (c. 1466-1536) is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance humanist movement, which abandoned medieval pieties in favour of a rich new vision of the individual's potential. Praise of Folly, written to amuse his friend Sir T...

  • Against War

  • In Praise of Folly

    This witty, influential work by one of the greatest scholars of the Renaissance satirizes the shortcomings of the upper classes and religious institutions of the time. The most effective of all Erasmus's writings -- ripe with allusions, vignettes, ...

  • The Classic Works of Desiderius Erasmus

  • The Praise of Folly and an Enquiry Concerning Faith

    In "Civilization," Kenneth Clarke states "The first man to take full advantage of the printing press was Erasmus. It made him, and unmade him, because in a way he became the first journalist. He had all the qualifications: a clear, elegant style (in ...

  • The Colloquies Of Erasmus

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    The Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus was a hugely influential author of the Renaissance. His prolific and diverse writings made him a contentious figure, often inciting controversy for his criticism of religious institutions. Called the "Prince ...

  • The Lives of Jehan Vitrier ... and John Colet ... in a Letter to Justus Jonas, Tr., with Notes and Appendices by J. H. Lupton

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    This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...



  • Two Dyaloges

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    Gerrit Gerritzoons (1466 or 1469 - 1536) was a Dutch humanist and theologian. He wrote under the pseudonym Desiderius Erasmus and was sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam. He was a classical scholar who wrote in a "pure" Latin style. Al...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Desiderius Erasmus has published 10 books.

Desiderius Erasmus does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Praise of Folly and an Enquiry Concerning Faith, was published in October 2015.

The first book by Desiderius Erasmus, Ten Colloquies, was published in February 1957.

No. Desiderius Erasmus does not write books in series.
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