The praise of folly and other writings
a new translation with critical commentary
1st ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Adams, Robert Martin, 1915- - Contributor
Publication
1989 - Norton, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
85,000 words, Guess
Page Count
340 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL2044897M
- ISBN-100393957497
- OCLC Control Number18191265
- OCLC Control Numberpraiseoffollyoth0000eras
- Library of Congress Control Number88021851
and 2 more
- Goodreads2631
- LibraryThing4217984
Classifications
- DDC878/.0409
- LCCPA8502.E5 A3 1989
Description
Presents a selection of writings by sixteenth-century Dutch theologian Desiderius Erasmus, including "The Praise of Folly," an ironic speech by the pagan goddess Folly in praise of herself, and includes critical essays.
Subjects
Topics
Places
People
Times
Genres
- Early works to 1800.
- Sources.
Series Statement
- A Norton critical edition
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