About “The Praise of Folly”
In Praise of Folly, written in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, is a Latin essay first printed in June 1511. It was inspired by earlier works, including De Triumpho Stultitiae by Faustino Perisauli. The text uses satire to critique various aspects of human life, including superstitions and religious corruption. Despite its critical tone, the work ultimately supports orthodox religious values. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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| Praise of Folly | 2015 | 9781511558969 | Buy on Amazon |