Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts Erasmus, Desiderius 1469-1536 creator Holbein, Hans 1497-1543 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In Praise of Folly" by Desiderius Erasmus is an oration written in Latin in 1509. In this spiraling satirical work, the personified goddess Folly praises herself while attacking every aspect of human life—from lovers and princes to superstitious religious practices and church corruption. What begins as playful mockery grows darker as Erasmus examines self-deception, madness, and the contrast between human wisdom and divine folly. The work ultimately pivots toward an orthodox Christian purpose, revealing deeper meaning beneath its satirical surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Praise_of_Folly Release date is 2009-10-06 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Folly -- Early works to 1800 PA Original publication data not identified 32015550 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30201 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30201 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133704.0 30201