The Life Of Erasmus

The Life of Erasmus is a historical biography written by Charles Butler in 1825. The book explores the life of the Dutch philosopher and theologian Desiderius Erasmus, who lived during the Renaissance period. The biography provides a detailed account of Erasmus' life, including his childhood, education, and career as a scholar. In addition to the biography, the book also includes historical remarks on the state of literature between the tenth and sixteenth centuries. Butler provides insight into the cultural and intellectual climate of the time and how it influenced Erasmus' work. The book is a comprehensive study of Erasmus' life and work, and it is an important resource for anyone interested in Renaissance literature and philosophy. It is written in English and is accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, The Life of Erasmus is a valuable contribution to the study of Renaissance history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.