{ "item_title" : "In Praise of Folly", "item_author" : [" Erasmus", "Horace Bridges "], "item_description" : "In Praise of Folly is a satirical essay written by the Dutch philosopher and theologian, Erasmus, in 1509. The essay is a critique of the society and culture of the time, and is presented as a speech given by Folly, the goddess of foolishness and pleasure. Throughout the essay, Folly praises herself and the virtues of foolishness, arguing that it is necessary for happiness and the enjoyment of life. She also criticizes the vices of the era, such as greed, hypocrisy, and the misuse of religion for personal gain. Erasmus uses Folly's speech to comment on the corruption and moral decay of the church and the political establishment of his time. He also touches on broader themes such as the nature of human folly, the role of satire in society, and the importance of critical thinking.In Praise of Folly is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance literature and a landmark work in the history of European thought. It has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular and influential text to this day.1925. Also the pictures of Holbein etched in the author's time, to which are added Mr. Angarola's conception of the period and drawings by way of contemporary comment by Gene Markey. The Praise of Folly is the best known work of the greatest of the renaissance humanists, Erasmus of Rotterdam. Originally meant for private circulation, it scourges the abuses and follies of the various classes of society, especially of the Church. It is a deliberate attempt to discredit the Church and its satire and stinging comment on ecclesiastical conditions are not intended as a healing medicine but a deadly blow. It ends with a straightforward and touching statement of the Christian ideals which Erasmus shared notably with his English friends, John Colet and Thomas More. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/263/667/116263667X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "29.95", "online_price" : "29.95", "our_price" : "29.95", "club_price" : "29.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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