In Praise of Human Folly by Desiderius Erasmus

In Praise of Human Folly

Desiderius Erasmus

130 pages first pub 1511 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy religion challenging dark medium-paced
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Witty, influential work by one of the greatest scholars of the Renaissance satirizes the shortcomings of the upper classes and religious institutions. Required reading for humanities classes, this literary gem is ripe with vignettes and caricature...

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