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The Praise of Folly

by Desiderius Erasmus
John Wilson
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Erasmus of Rotterdam wrote the essay The Praise of Folly during a week at Sir Thomas More's estate in Bucklersbury. He later refined and extended the piece. In it he personifies Folly as a god, whose companions are likewise-personified sins and human weaknesses. His work criticizes the Catholic Church, and culminates in a statement of Christian ideals. Erasmus was a faithful Catholic, but his text is considered a catalyst to the Protestant movement.

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Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • Release date: February 20, 2012

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Erasmus of Rotterdam wrote the essay The Praise of Folly during a week at Sir Thomas More's estate in Bucklersbury. He later refined and extended the piece. In it he personifies Folly as a god, whose companions are likewise-personified sins and human weaknesses. His work criticizes the Catholic Church, and culminates in a statement of Christian ideals. Erasmus was a faithful Catholic, but his text is considered a catalyst to the Protestant movement.

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Philosophy Religion & Spirituality Nonfiction
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    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    Kindle Book
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781620110539
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620110539
    File size: 213 KB
    Release date: February 20, 2012

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620110539
    File size: 212 KB
    Release date: February 20, 2012

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