Das Lob der Narrheit by Desiderius Erasmus
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| Author | Erasmus, Desiderius, 1469-1536 |
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| Editor | Bierbaum, Otto Julius, 1865-1910 |
| Illustrator | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
| Uniform Title | Moriae encomium. German |
| Title | Das Lob der Narrheit |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Das Lob der Narrheit" by Desiderius Erasmus is an influential satirical work likely written during the early 16th century. The text is framed as a humorous oration delivered by Personified Folly, celebrating foolishness and critiquing the pretentiousness of supposed wisdom. Through a lively and engaging narrative, Erasmus explores themes of human nature, society, and the role of folly in human life. At the start of the work, the narrative unfolds with Folly introducing herself to an audience, asserting her power to bring joy and happiness to people's lives. She playfully critiques the somber demeanor of great orators and hints at the contradictions within society—a world where worth is often measured by folly rather than wisdom. Folly claims that her influence enhances human experiences, allowing people to escape the burdens of their own seriousness and worries. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how foolishness can serve as a vital, if paradoxical, source of comfort in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Folly -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46903 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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