Triumph and Tragedy of Erasmus of Rotterdam
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Triumph and Tragedy of Erasmus of Rotterdam is a biographical and historical study by Stefan Zweig that portrays the life, ideals, and inner conflicts of the Renaissance humanist Erasmus against the turbulent backdrop of the Reformation.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biographical study
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book ⓘ historical study ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
defend the legacy of Erasmus
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illustrate the vulnerability of humanism in violent times ⓘ |
| author | Stefan Zweig NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Austria ⓘ |
| criticalPerspective |
critique of religious fanaticism
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sympathetic portrayal of Erasmus ⓘ |
| depicts | Erasmus as a mediator between Catholicism and Protestantism ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of the Reformation on Erasmus
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limits of intellectual neutrality in political crises ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
moral dilemmas of Erasmus during the Reformation
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tension between scholarship and political engagement ⓘ |
| genre |
biography
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essay ⓘ history ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Protestant Reformation
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Renaissance ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | 20th-century biographical literature ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Erasmus of Rotterdam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portrays |
Erasmus as symbol of European humanism
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contrast between Erasmus and Martin Luther ⓘ ideals of Erasmus of Rotterdam ⓘ inner conflicts of Erasmus of Rotterdam ⓘ life of Erasmus of Rotterdam ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor |
Mary, Queen of Scotland and the Isles
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The World of Yesterday NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting |
Catholic Church before and during the Reformation
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Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOccupation |
Renaissance humanist
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scholar ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| theme |
conflict between moderation and fanaticism
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humanism ⓘ intellectual conscience ⓘ tragedy of the humanist in times of upheaval ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
early 16th century
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late 15th century ⓘ |
| workOf | Stefan Zweig NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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