1641 In Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Latin Encomium Moriae

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When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”

― Erasmus

 

In 1509, Erasmus composed his famous essay ‘In Praise of Folly’, or ‘Encomium Moraie’, which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16th-century, it is considered one of the most important works of the Renaissance and helped develop early stages of the Protestant Reformation.

 

Erasmus uses satire to examine doctrine and corruption within the Catholic Church, even though Erasmus was devoted deeply to Catholicism. He concludes ‘In Praise of Folly’ with statements of supporting Christian Protestantism. He frequently references Greek mythological creatures and figures.

 

This 1641 edition was the first published by Maire in Leiden.

 

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1641 In Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Latin Encomium Moriae

 

When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.”

― Erasmus

 

In 1509, Erasmus composed his famous essay ‘In Praise of Folly’, or ‘Encomium Moraie’, which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16th-century, it is considered one of the most important works of the Renaissance and helped develop early stages of the Protestant Reformation.

 

Erasmus uses satire to examine doctrine and corruption within the Catholic Church, even though Erasmus was devoted deeply to Catholicism. He concludes ‘In Praise of Folly’ with statements of supporting Christian Protestantism. He frequently references Greek mythological creatures and figures.

 

This 1641 edition was the first published by Maire in Leiden.

 

Item number: #10881

Price: $599

 

ERASMUS, Desiderius

 

Desiderii Erasmi Roterodami Encomium moriae: sive, Declamatio in laudem stultitiae: eiusdem libelli de ratione studiorum

 

Lugduni Batavorum: Ex officina Ioannis Maire, anno 1641.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete
    • [8], 229
    • Note: pg. 3 wrongly numbered ‘1’ – no pages lacking
  • Language: Latin
  • Binding: Vellum; tight & secure
  • Size: ~5in X 3in (13cm x 9cm)

 

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10881

Categories

European History

Religion

Authors

ERASMUS, Desiderius

Printing Date

17th Century

Language

Latin

Binding

Vellum

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete