Desiderius Erasmus
Description
In Praise of Folly by Erasmus is a satirical work that critiques the absurdities and corruptions of society and the church during the Renaissance. Thi
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s edition includes the complete translation by an unknown polemicist, who captures Erasmus' sharp wit and insightful commentary. Alongside the main text, it features a *Life of Erasmus*, providing context about his contributions to humanism and his significant influence on religious thought, as well as his *Epistle addressed to Sir Thomas More*, which highlights the intellectual camaraderie between the two thinkers.
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