{"product_id":"the-praise-of-folly-desiderius-erasmus-9781022978355","title":"The Praise of Folly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Praise of Folly,\" by Desiderius Erasmus, remains a cornerstone of Christian humanism and satirical literature. In this enduring work, Erasmus explores the pervasive influence of folly on human behavior and societal structures. Through a witty and provocative lens, the book examines folly's role in religion, politics, and everyday life, prompting readers to question conventional wisdom and societal norms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition allows readers to engage with Erasmus's sharp social commentary, inviting reflection on morality, ethics, and the pursuit of true wisdom. \"The Praise of Folly\" provides a timeless exploration of human nature, challenging us to consider the fine line between foolishness and enlightenment. Its blend of philosophical inquiry and literary criticism continues to resonate, offering valuable insights into the complexities of the human condition and the enduring power of satire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Desiderius Erasmus,John Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022978357\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022978355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.14d","brand":"Desiderius Erasmus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484143694079,"sku":"9781022978355","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_52d35e65-c45e-4db0-8d15-464e98bc5625.jpg?v=1778042738","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-praise-of-folly-desiderius-erasmus-9781022978355","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}