Le second enfer d'Etienne Dolet Suivi de sa traduction des deux dialogues platoniciens l'Axiochus et l'Hipparchus; notice bio-bibliographique par un bibliophile

In the turbulent world of sixteenth‑century Europe, a young scholar from Orléons dared to combine bold learning with restless curiosity. Etienne Dolet’s restless mind carried him from the lecture halls of Padua to the printing presses of Lyon, where he produced a massive Latin commentary that showcased his mastery of ancient rhetoric and his belief that knowledge should serve progress. His involvement in the fierce university rivalries of Toulouse earned him powerful enemies, and the same intellectual vigor that earned him acclaim also set the stage for a dramatic clash with the era’s unforgiving authorities.

The present volume brings together Dolet’s French translation of two little‑known Platonic dialogues—Axiochus and Hipparchus—alongside a meticulous biobibliographic notice that sketches the scholar’s life, his publications, and the relentless persecution he endured. Listeners will hear a vivid portrait of a man whose love for classical learning and unflinching pursuit of truth placed him in what contemporaries called “the second hell,” offering a compelling glimpse into the high stakes of early modern scholarship.