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Title:
Erasmus
Onze Groote Mannen
Series Title: Onze groote mannen ; Serie I ; no. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Erasmus" by J. A. C. van Leeuwen is a biographical account of the life and impact of the renowned humanist Desiderius Erasmus, written in the early 20th century. The work meticulously examines Erasmus's significant role during the Renaissance and the Reformation, exploring his contributions to literature, theology, and humanism. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of his character and his influence on contemporary thought as well as on future generations. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Erasmus's life, emphasizing the tumultuous backdrop of the modern age, characterized by the twin currents of Renaissance and Reformation. Van Leeuwen introduces Erasmus as a towering figure, marked by an extraordinary intellect and a prolific output that laid the cornerstone for modern humanist scholarship. The narrative begins with Erasmus's early life in Rotterdam, detailing his childhood and education, his initial foray into monastery life, and his young aspirations for intellectual freedom. It hints at his relationships with notable figures of his time, setting up the exploration of his profound impact on both religious thought and the broader humanist movement that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leeuwen, J. A. C. van (Jacobus Adrien Cornelius), 1870-1930
Editor: Veen, S. D. van (Sietze Douwes), 1856-1924
EBook No.: 18850
Published: Jul 17, 2006
Downloads: 86
Language: Dutch
Subject: Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Erasmus
Onze Groote Mannen
Series Title: Onze groote mannen ; Serie I ; no. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Branko Collin and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Erasmus" by J. A. C. van Leeuwen is a biographical account of the life and impact of the renowned humanist Desiderius Erasmus, written in the early 20th century. The work meticulously examines Erasmus's significant role during the Renaissance and the Reformation, exploring his contributions to literature, theology, and humanism. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of his character and his influence on contemporary thought as well as on future generations. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Erasmus's life, emphasizing the tumultuous backdrop of the modern age, characterized by the twin currents of Renaissance and Reformation. Van Leeuwen introduces Erasmus as a towering figure, marked by an extraordinary intellect and a prolific output that laid the cornerstone for modern humanist scholarship. The narrative begins with Erasmus's early life in Rotterdam, detailing his childhood and education, his initial foray into monastery life, and his young aspirations for intellectual freedom. It hints at his relationships with notable figures of his time, setting up the exploration of his profound impact on both religious thought and the broader humanist movement that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leeuwen, J. A. C. van (Jacobus Adrien Cornelius), 1870-1930
Editor: Veen, S. D. van (Sietze Douwes), 1856-1924
EBook No.: 18850
Published: Jul 17, 2006
Downloads: 86
Language: Dutch
Subject: Erasmus, Desiderius, -1536
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.