P. S. Allen

The Age of Erasmus (eBook, PDF)

Lectures Delivered in the Universities of Oxford and London

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A variety of related lectures by one of the twentieth century's most noted Erasmus scholars.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wipf and Stock Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 303
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 1997
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781725207370
• Artikelnr.: 60110223

Autorenporträt

Percy Stafford Allen, commonly referred to as P. S. Allen, was a scholarly figure whose contributions to Renaissance studies solidified his place among the eminent historians of his time. Born in 1869, Allen was educated at Oxford and devoted much of his academic career to the study of Desiderius Erasmus, a leading Renaissance scholar. Drawing upon extensive research and deep expertise, Allen authored 'The Age of Erasmus' which provides a vivid account of the cultural and intellectual milieu that shaped Erasmus as well as the humanist movement of the early 16th century. This work is considered integral in the field of Renaissance studies, offering insights into the societal and scholarly transformations of the era. Allen's meticulous approach and nuanced understanding of historical contexts are evident throughout his literary corpus. His style is marked by precision and a strong narrative, which engrosses readers while providing a rigorous scholarly framework. Allen's contributions have been influential in informing subsequent scholarship on Erasmus and the broader Renaissance movement, and his work remains a touchstone for researchers delving into the complexities of early modern Europe.