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  • The Praise of Folly - The Original Classic Edition

    Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Praise of Folly.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Desiderius Erasmus, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside The Praise of Folly:But I would have them whom ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    This sixteenth-century religious satire by a Renaissance critic and theologian is "a masterpiece of humor and wise irony" (Johan Huizinga, Dutch historian).At the onset of his hugely successful satire of medieval European society, Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus invokes the goddess Folly, daughter of Youth and Wealth, who was raised by Drunkenness and Ignorance. She's followed by idolatrous ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    The central theme of the essay is the personification of Folly as a wise, witty, and entertaining speaker who praises herself and her own influence. Through this personification, Erasmus uses satire to critique the folly and foolishness that he saw prevalent in society, particularly within the Church and among the clergy. Folly's speech is a blend of humor, irony, and sharp criticism, making it a ... Read more

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  • The Praise Of Folly

    The Praise of the Folly is a humorous book that reflects the world like it really is. Extremely refreshing witty and wise Erasmus wrote this literary gem for the amusement of his learned friend Sir Thomas More. ... Read more

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  • Manual of a Christian Knight

    Translated by William Tyndale ...
    We get some sense of things which were moving deeply in Erasmus' life from his "Manual of a Christian Knight." We find here a characteristic criticism of religious forms taking the place of religious substance. We find a tremendous emphasis upon the intelligence which in no way lessens the emphasis on vital piety. Prayer and knowledge are to work together in the life of the Christian knight. The ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    Considered one of the most important works of literature in Western Civilization, Desiderius Erasmus's essay In Praise of Folly is a classic satirical work in the style of the ancients, in which the Goddess of Folly extols the virtues of frivolousness and indulgence of one's passions and then turns to a satirical examination of Christian piousness. In a humorously satirical way, the work examines ... Read more

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  • Praise of Folly

    Translated by Betty Radice ...
    Erasmus of Rotterdam (c. 1466-1536) is one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance humanist movement, which abandoned medieval pieties in favour of a rich new vision of the individual's potential. Praise of Folly, written to amuse his friend Sir Thomas More, is Erasmus's best-known work. Its dazzling mixture of fantasy and satire is narrated by a personification of Folly, dressed as a jester, ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    *In Praise of Folly* by Desiderius Erasmus is a masterful satirical work that presents a sharp critique of the societal norms and religious practices of the early 16th century. Narrated by Folly herself, the personification of foolishness, this essay explores the themes of human folly, ignorance, and the absurdities of life. Through Folly's witty observations, Erasmus dissects the behaviors of ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    Erasmus was the most facetious man, and the greatest critic of his age. He carried on a reformation in learning at the same time he advanced that of religion; and promoted a purity of style as well as simplicity of worship. This drew on him the hatred of the ecclesiastics, who were no less bigotted to their barbarisms in language and philosophy, than they were to their superstitious and gaudy ... Read more

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  • The Praise of Folly

    "The Praise of Folly" is a satirical work by Desiderius Erasmus that critiques the societal norms and practices of his time. Through the voice of Folly, a personification of foolishness, Erasmus humorously examines the absurdities of human behavior, including the vanity of scholars, the hypocrisy of religious leaders, and the folly of war. The text is both entertaining and thought-provoking, ... Read more

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  • In Praise of Folly

    In Praise of Folly is an essay written in Latin in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and first printed in 1511. Inspired by Italian humanist Faustino Perisauli's De Triumpho Stultitiae, it is a satirical attack on superstitions and other traditions of European society as well as on the western Church. Erasmus revised and extended the work, which he originally wrote in the space of a week ... Read more

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  • The Colloquies of Erasmus

    The Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus was a hugely influential author of the Renaissance. His prolific and diverse writings made him a contentious figure, often inciting controversy for his criticism of religious institutions. Called the "Prince of Christian Humanists", Erasmus did a great deal to shape the course of the Protestant Reformation. His 1516 work "The Colloquies of Erasmus" elevated ... Read more

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