Desiderius Erasmus - The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus - 1900

"The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus" by D. Erasmus and translated into English by N. Bailey - Gibbings & Company, London - 1900 first thus UK edition - complete in 3 volumes - 15cmx13cm - condition: very good, in original binding, frontispiece of Erasmus present, some have original rare glassine dustwrapper with some wear

Colloquies are a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects which began in the late 1490s as informal Latin exercises for his own pupils. The first official version, of 1518, was described as "a collection of formulae and conversational passages." Notable for its insightful commentary on various aspects of human life and society, the work showcases Erasmus' wit and humor. With sections addressing topics such as manners, education, and theological debates, often through sparkling exchanges between different characters. Written by Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus, a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic priest and theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance. Translated by Nathan Bailey, an English philologist and lexicographer. Edited with notes from Rev. E. Johnson