1699 1ed ERASMUS Colloquies Rotterdam Humanism WAR Philosophy English RARE
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”
― Erasmus
Erasmus’s famous ‘Colloquies’ is a collection of humanistic dialogues on a wide variety of subjects, most of which explore man’s reactions to other men through conversation. Erasmus, and his pupils, wrote on war, travel, religion, sleep, beggars, funerals, literature, and other topics. According to one expert, ‘Colloquies’
“held up contemporary religious practices for examination in a more serious but still pervasively ironic tone.” (Coffin)
This work exposed some of Erasmus’s humor through the invention of word games and rhetoric exercises used for education. He wanted culture to serve as a model for those living during the Renaissance.
This rare first edition was translated into English by Roger L’Estrange.
1699 1ed ERASMUS Colloquies Rotterdam Humanism WAR Philosophy English RARE
“When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”
― Erasmus
Erasmus’s famous ‘Colloquies’ is a collection of humanistic dialogues on a wide variety of subjects, most of which explore man’s reactions to other men through conversation. Erasmus, and his pupils, wrote on war, travel, religion, sleep, beggars, funerals, literature, and other topics. According to one expert, ‘Colloquies’
“held up contemporary religious practices for examination in a more serious but still pervasively ironic tone.” (Coffin)
This work exposed some of Erasmus’s humor through the invention of word games and rhetoric exercises used for education. He wanted culture to serve as a model for those living during the Renaissance.
This rare first edition was translated into English by Roger L’Estrange.
Item number: #9149
Price: $499
ERASMUS, Desiderius
Twenty-two select colloquies out of Erasmus Roterodamus : pleasantly representing several superstitious levities that were crept into the Church of Rome in his days.
London: Printed for R. Sare and H. Hindmarsh, and sold by W. Davis, 1699. 1st edition
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [6], 278
- References: Coffin, Western Civilizations II, p463; Wing E 3214;
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~7.75in X 4.75in (19.5cm x 12cm)
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9149
Categories
Military & War
Philosophy
Religion
Authors
ERASMUS, Desiderius
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete