In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus

In Praise of Folly

Desiderius Erasmus with John Wilson (Translator)

64 pages first pub 1511 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy religion challenging dark medium-paced
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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 companio...

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