Collected Works of Erasmus

The narrative explores Erasmus' return to Paris in 1500 and his creation of a small anthology of classical proverbs, which laid the groundwork for his more extensive work, the Adagiorum chiliades, published in 1508. The introductory essay delves into the evolution of the original Collectanea into the larger chiliades, providing insight into Erasmus' thought process and literary journey. Additionally, the volume includes the first annotated English translation of the Collectanea, making it accessible to a wider audience.