In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus
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"In Praise of Folly" by Desiderius Erasmus is an oration written in Latin in 1509. In this spiraling satirical work, the personified goddess Folly praises herself while attacking every aspect of human life—from lovers and princes to superstitious religious practices and church corruption. What begins as playful mockery grows darker as Erasmus examines self-deception, madness, and the contrast between human wisdom and divine folly. The work ultimately pivots toward an orthodox Christian
purpose, revealing deeper meaning beneath its satirical surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
| LoC No. | 32015550 |
| Uniform Title | Moriae encomium. English |
| Title |
In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Praise_of_Folly |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Folly -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30201 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30201-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4083 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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