Collected Works of Erasmus

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The collection serves as a moral guide for young rulers, featuring thousands of sayings and anecdotes from Greek and Latin literature. Betty I. Knott and Elaine Fantham provide a two-volume annotated translation that revitalizes this historical text for contemporary readers. The introduction offers insights into the origins of the Apophthegmata, its diverse content, and Erasmus' sources, enhancing the understanding of its educational significance.