1551 In Praise of Folly ERASMUS of Rotterdam Encomium Moraie Seneca Froben RARE

1551 In Praise of Folly ERASMUS of Rotterdam Encomium Moraie Seneca Froben RARE

“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’, or ‘Encomium Moraie’, which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16^th-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.

This 1551 Froben edition was published in Basel and is notable for including Erasmus’s apology letter to Martin Dorpius, his commentary on Seneca’s “Death of Claudius”, as well as his notes on Synesius of Cyrene.

Item number: #27342

Price: $1500

ERASMUS, Desiderius

Moriae Encomium, id est, stulticiae laudation

Basileae: apud Hier. Frobenium et Nic. Episcopium, 1551.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 499, [13]
    • Decorative initials, many with mythical creatures such as satyrs.
  • References: USTC 676459
  • Language: Latin
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~6.25in X 4.5in (16cm x 11.5cm)
  • VERY rare and desirable

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