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311 pages • first pub 1511 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 12 September 2013
Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus is a thought-provoking and wickedly witty read that will delight readers who revel in clever satire, philosophical introspection, and a healthy dose of irreverence, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a clever and incisive exploration of the human condition.
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The goddess Folly gives a speech, praising herself and explaining how much humanity benefits from her services, from politicians to philosophers, aristocrats, schoolteachers, poets, lawyers, theologians, monarchs and the clergy. At the same time, ...
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funny: 65%
reflective: 60%
challenging: 53%
lighthearted: 30%
informative: 25%
inspiring: 20%
dark: 13%
hopeful: 4%
relaxing: 4%
adventurous: 2%
mysterious: 2%
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Sexism, Antisemitism311 pages • first pub 1511 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 12 September 2013
Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus is a thought-provoking and wickedly witty read that will delight readers who revel in clever satire, philosophical introspection, and a healthy dose of irreverence, making it a perfect fit for those who crave a clever and incisive exploration of the human condition.
Description
The goddess Folly gives a speech, praising herself and explaining how much humanity benefits from her services, from politicians to philosophers, aristocrats, schoolteachers, poets, lawyers, theologians, monarchs and the clergy. At the same time, ...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 65%
reflective: 60%
challenging: 53%
lighthearted: 30%
informative: 25%
inspiring: 20%
dark: 13%
hopeful: 4%
relaxing: 4%
adventurous: 2%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Sexism, Antisemitism