In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts
Desiderius Erasmus · 1511
A satirical essay by Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus, first published in 1511, in which folly is personified and praises her own influence over human affairs. This illustrated edition includes Holbein's etchings, a life of Erasmus, and his epistle to Sir Thomas More.
Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.
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