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In Praise of Folly
Book • 1511
Written in Latin in 1509, 'In Praise of Folly' is a satirical attack on superstitions, traditions of European society, and the Western Church.
The essay, inspired by Faustino Perisauli's 'De Triumpho Stultitiae', features Folly as a goddess who praises herself and her role in making life more enjoyable.
It critiques the follies of lovers, princes, inventors, writers, and especially the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church.
The work played a significant role in the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation and is considered one of the most notable works of the Renaissance.
The essay, inspired by Faustino Perisauli's 'De Triumpho Stultitiae', features Folly as a goddess who praises herself and her role in making life more enjoyable.
It critiques the follies of lovers, princes, inventors, writers, and especially the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church.
The work played a significant role in the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation and is considered one of the most notable works of the Renaissance.
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