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L'Éloge de la Folie

L'Éloge de la Folie

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L'Éloge de la Folie

by ERASMUS, Desiderius

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1757 Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Reform Illustrated Humanism

"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."

― Erasmus

In 1509, Erasmus composed his famous essay 'In Praise of Folly' which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16th-century, it is considered one of the most important works of the Renaissance and helped develop early stages of the Protestant Reformation.

Erasmus uses satire to examine doctrine and corruption within the Catholic Church, even though Erasmus was devoted deeply to Catholicism. He concludes 'In Praise of Folly' with statements of supporting Christian Protestantism. He frequently references Greek mythological creatures and figures.

This 18th-century printing an important French edition, translated out of the original Latin by Gueudeville with notes.

Item number: #7656

Price: $499

ERASMUS, Desiderius

L'Éloge de la Folie,

[Paris: Hocherau], 1757.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [6], xxiv, 222

o 12 full-page engravings

· Language: French

· Binding: Leather; tight & secure

· Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
7656
Title
L'Éloge de la Folie
Author
ERASMUS, Desiderius
Format/Binding
Leather; tight & secure
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Hocherau
Place of Publication
Paris
Date Published
1757
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
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