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Moriae Encomium, Id Est, Stulticiae Laudatio, Ludicra Declamatione Tractata, more commonly known as ""In Praise of Folly,"" is Desiderius Erasmus's most famous work. Written in Latin in 1509, and first printed in 1511, this satirical essay is presented as a monologue by the goddess Folly (Stultitia) in praise of herself. Erasmus uses Folly's voice to critique various aspects of society, including religious practices, intellectual pretensions, and the behavior of the powerful. This edition, published in 1540, offers readers an opportunity to experience Erasmus's wit and wisdom as it was understood in the early Renaissance. A cornerstone of Renaissance literature, ""In Praise of Folly"" remains relevant for its incisive social commentary and its exploration of human nature. Erasmusâ€(TM)s masterpiece is essential reading for students of history, literature, and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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