Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic priest and theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Through his vast number of translations, books, essays, prayers and letters, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.
A Very Pleasaunt & Fruitful Diologe Called the Epicure
In stark contrast to fleeting pleasures, discover how a virtuous life, rooted in Christian values, unlocks the secrets to lasting joy and happiness.
By Desiderius Erasmus
Selections from Erasmus: Principally from his Epistles
Experience the Renaissance through personal letters revealing thoughts on education, society, and friendships with influential figures.
By Desiderius Erasmus
The Praise of Folly
Listen to Folly amusingly present the case that foolishness, not wisdom, makes the world go round.
By Desiderius Erasmus
Erasmus Against War
Discover a thought-provoking plea for peace, where reason and morality clash with the senseless destruction of war.
By Desiderius Erasmus
A Merry Dialogue Declaringe the Properties of Shrowde Shrews and Honest Wives
In a world of marriage expectations, two women hilariously dissect the art of managing husbands, revealing that a wife's actions are the secret ingredient to a joyful union, if she can master the delicate balance.
By Desiderius Erasmus
In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts
A goddess playfully mocks human nature by gleefully exposing society's absurdities and celebrating the joys of foolishness.
By Desiderius Erasmus
The Education of Children
Discover how early learning and moral guidance can shape children into virtuous and capable individuals, benefiting families and society alike.
By Desiderius Erasmus
The Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I.
Get ready for sharp and funny conversations that reveal the quirks of human nature and the secrets of a well-mannered society.
By Desiderius Erasmus
A Modest Meane to Mariage pleasauntly set foorth by that famous Clarke Erasmus Roterodamus, and translated into Englishe by N.L.
In a world of proper courtship and moral crossroads, a person tries to win the heart of someone they love, while another attempts to save a lost soul, both seeking a life beyond their current paths.
By Desiderius Erasmus
One dialogue, or Colloquye of Erasmus (entituled Diuersoria) Translated oute of Latten into Englyshe: And Imprinted, to the ende that the Judgement of the Learned maye be hadde before the Translator procede in the reste.
** Get ready to laugh as travelers compare hilarious and contrasting guest experiences across Renaissance-era Europe, revealing quirky social customs one conversation at a time.
By Desiderius Erasmus
A dialoge or communication of two persons Deuysyd and set forthe in the late[n] tonge, by the noble and famose clarke. Desiderius Erasmus intituled [the] pylgremage of pure deuotyon. Newly tra[n]slatyd into Englishe.
Explore a journey of faith where two characters question the value of holy sites and challenge the true meaning of devotion.
By Desiderius Erasmus
Two Dyaloges (c. 1549) Wrytten in laten by the famous clerke, D. Erasm[us] of Roterodame, one called Polyphemus or the gospeller, the other dysposyng of thynges and names, translated in to Englyshe by Edmonde Becke.
In a world of religious piety, two characters dissect the shallow nature of faith, exposing the gap between belief and behavior.
By Desiderius Erasmus