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AdagesDesiderius Erasmus
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Adages

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Desiderius Erasmus's "Adages" is a monumental collection of Greek and Latin proverbs, each accompanied by his commentary, offering insights into classical culture, language, Erasmus's own views on the world. Key aspects of Erasmus's "Adagia": Erasmus aimed to preserve and promote the wisdom of the classical world through its proverbs, customs, and Social institutions. The collection contains over 3,000 entries, tracing the origins of each adage and providing commentary on its meaning and usage. "Adagia" was a foundational work in the Renaissance and helped to popularize classical learning and…

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FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
HardcoverUniversity of Toronto Press20054709780802036438
HardcoverUniversity of Toronto Press19924799780802059543
HardcoverUniversity of Toronto Press19924589780802028310
HardcoverUniversity of Toronto Press19894129780802024121
HardcoverUniversity of Toronto Press19824939780802023735
Translations into EnglishLatin ProverbsGreek ProverbsGreek MaximsLatin MaximsHistory and criticismMaximsRenaissance