The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus, Clarence H. Miller

The Praise of Folly

Desiderius Erasmus, Clarence H. Miller

240 pages first pub 1511 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy religion challenging dark medium-paced

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First published in Paris in 1511, The Praise of Folly hasenjoyed enormous and highly controversial success from the author’s lifetime down to our own day.It hasno rival, except perhaps Thomas More’s Utopia, as the most intense and lively presentat...

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Moods

funny 60%
reflective 60%
challenging 46%
lighthearted 28%
inspiring 21%
informative 17%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 37%
fast 11%

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