Das Lob der Narrheit by Desiderius Erasmus
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Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536
German
"Das Lob der Narrheit" by Desiderius Erasmus is a satirical work written in 1509 during his stay in England. In this ironic masterpiece, Folly herself takes the stage as a female speaker, praising her own virtues and influence over humanity. She claims dominion over all people—merchants, princes, monks, scholars, and clergy—exposing their vices and...
depends on embracing absurdity rather than wisdom, creating a sharp mirror of Renaissance society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jennifer Lewis
4 months agoOnce I began reading, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. This left a lasting impression on me.
David Walker
4 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. A solid resource I will return to often.
Jennifer Lopez
2 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. Don't hesitate to download this.
Liam White
1 week agoAt first I wasn’t convinced, but the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. Worth every second of your time.
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David Rodriguez
1 month agoI was skeptical at first, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.