Erasmus in Praise of Folly [Tr. by W. Kennett] Illustr. by H. Holbein, With Life of Erasmus, and His Epistle Addressed to Sir Thomas More - Paperback

by Desiderius Erasmus (Author)

A classic work of Renaissance satire by the Dutch humanist, Desiderius Erasmus. In this landmark text, Erasmus uses the voice of Folly to critique the narrow-mindedness and hypocrisy of his contemporaries. This edition includes a modern translation by W. Kennett, as well as illustrations by the renowned artist, H. Holbein.

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