Moriae Encomium: Or, the Praise of Folly. Made in English from the Latin of Erasmus.
by Erasmus, Desiderius
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About This Item
London: Printed for J. Wilford, 1735. Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and social critic Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus first conceived of Praise of Folly in 1509, written as a satirical attack on the Western Church. He later revised and extended the work during a visit with Sir Thomas More at his home in London with the title "Moriae Encomium, In Praise of More In Praise of Folly." The book became one of the most popular works of the Renaissance and Erasmus' sharp critique of the practices of the Church played a role in the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 133450
- Title
- Moriae Encomium: Or, the Praise of Folly. Made in English from the Latin of Erasmus.
- Author
- Erasmus, Desiderius
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Wilford
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1735
- Keywords
- Erasmus Fifth Edition, The Praise of Folly Fifth Edition
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