Your download link has expired — please click the download button again.
In Praise of Folly: Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts
- Language
- EN
- Format
- EPUB
Description
"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.)
Summary
"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
FAQ
Is "In Praise of Folly: Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts" free to download?
Yes, it is free to download — no sign up needed.
What format is the file?
EPUB.
Reader reviews Be the first
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book.
Write a review
Protected by reCAPTCHA.
Similar books
The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine
Heinrich Heine
No ratings yet
The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx
No ratings yet
An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2: MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 3 and 4
John Locke
No ratings yet
Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary
Voltaire
No ratings yet
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. With a Proem by Austin Dobson
Lewis Carroll
No ratings yet
The Odyssey
Homer
No ratings yet