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Erasmus emerges as a pivotal figure in the early days of journalism, leveraging the printing press to share his thoughts widely. His clear and elegant Latin style allowed him to reach a broad audience, making him a prominent voice in Europe for a decade. "The Praise of Folly," written during his stay with Thomas More, serves as a critical commentary on the folly of various societal institutions, including the Church and monarchy. This edition includes a brief biography of Erasmus and his correspondence with More, complemented by monochrome woodcuts by Hans Holbein.
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The Praise of Folly (Illustrated by Hans Holbein), Desiderius Erasmus
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Praise of Folly (Illustrated by Hans Holbein)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Desiderius Erasmus
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781789430585
- Category
- Humor
- Description
- Erasmus emerges as a pivotal figure in the early days of journalism, leveraging the printing press to share his thoughts widely. His clear and elegant Latin style allowed him to reach a broad audience, making him a prominent voice in Europe for a decade. "The Praise of Folly," written during his stay with Thomas More, serves as a critical commentary on the folly of various societal institutions, including the Church and monarchy. This edition includes a brief biography of Erasmus and his correspondence with More, complemented by monochrome woodcuts by Hans Holbein.