The Praise of Folly

In "The Praise of Folly," Desiderius Erasmus employs sharp wit and incisive satire to critique the follies of contemporary society, particularly targeting the Church and human behavior through the voice of Folly herself. Written in 1509, this work exemplifies Renaissance humanism, blending classical rhetoric and playful irony to question established norms. Erasmus’s polished and accessible style i...