Erasmus, Desiderius

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The praise of folly

Presents an English translation of the Latin text by sixteenth-century Dutch theologian Desiderius Erasmus in which he illuminates the humanists' program for educational, religious, and theological reform through an ironic speech by the pagan goddess Folly in praise of herself.
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The praise of folly

The praise of folly

Praise of folly

and, Letter to Martin Dorp, 1515
1971

The praise of folly and other writings

a new translation with critical commentary
1989

Erasmus and his age

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