1641 In Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Latin Encomium Moriae

1641 In Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Latin Encomium Moriae

“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. He frequently references Greek mythological creatures and figures.

This 1641 edition was the first published by Maire in Leiden.

Item number: #10881

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ERASMUS, Desiderius

Desiderii Erasmi Roterodami Encomium moriae: sive, Declamatio in laudem stultitiae: eiusdem libelli de ratione studiorum

Lugduni Batavorum: Ex officina Ioannis Maire, anno 1641.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [8], 229
  • Note: pg. 3 wrongly numbered ‘1’ – no pages lacking
• Language: Latin
• Binding: Vellum; tight & secure
• Size: ~5in X 3in (13cm x 9cm)

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