The Praise of Folly
by Erasmus
Title:
The Praise of Folly
Author:
Erasmus
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
102 pages
Publisher:
FV éditions
ISBN-13:
9791029907715
EAN:
9791029907715
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
350
Dimensions (mm):
210 x 136 x 14
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£17.98
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Description
The Praise of Folly is an essay written in Latin in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and first printed in June 1511. Considered one of the most notable works of the Renaissance, it is a satirical attack on superstitions and other traditions of European society as well as on the Western Church.
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