Praise of folly
Erasmus, Desiderius, -15362007
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A satire on the intrinsic vanity of the social order and an exhortation towards a humanistic Christianity, 'Praise of Folly', written in 1509, is one of the most influential books ever written. It is presented here in a new translation which brings out the underlying humour of the original, and contains additional material.
Main title:
Praise of folly / Desiderius Erasmus ; translated by Roger Clarke.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oneworld Classics, 2007.
Collation:
256 p.
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Notes:
Translated from the Latin.
ISBN:
9781847490100 (pbk)
Dewey class:
873.04
Language:
EnglishLatin
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BRN:
336943