The Praise of Folly by Erasmus
Moriae Encomium
This satirical work is a critique of the practices of the Church and the wider social behavior of the time. Narrated by Folly, the female personification of foolishness, the book humorously criticizes various aspects of society such as superstitious religious practices, scholarly pedantry, and the excesses of the upper classes. The book is a bold critique of its time, using humor and irony to expose the follies of its society.
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- Published
- 1511
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dwaasheid Geëerd
- Elogio Da Loucura
- Elogio da Loucura
- Elogio de la Locura
- Elogio de la Loucura
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