Summary
Leon Halkin: Erasmus
To understand Erasmus from Erasmus, to explain him himself, that is the intention of this book. This biography is neither an apology nor an indictment, but a book of goodwill wide open to the history of ideas and the history of mentalities. It is neither an encyclopedia on Erasmus nor a set of monographs, but an attempt at synthesis, a comprehensive overview and a blueprint for a portrait. Through his work we follow the intellectual and spiritual path of Erasmus. By reading his letters, we get to know his successes and failures, struggles and ambitions...
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