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Praise of Folly (Greek Morias Enkomion, Latin Stultitiae Laus) is a brilliant satirical essay penned by Desiderius Erasmus in 1509, which has left a lasting impact on Western literature and played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation. In this thought-provoking work, Folly delivers a humorous yet incisive encomium, echoing the style of the ancient satirist Lucian. As the essay unfolds, it shifts from lighthearted banter to a more serious critique, addressing the self-deception and madness of humanity while scrutinizing the superstitions and corrupt practices within the Catholic ...

In "Praise of Folly", also translated as "The Praise of Folly", is an essay written in Latin in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and first printed in June 1511. Inspired by previous works of the Italian humanist Faustino Perisauli De Triumpho Stultitiae, it is a satirical attack on superstitions, other traditions of European society and on the Western Church. Erasmus revised and extended his work, which was originally written in the space of a week while sojourning with Sir Thomas More at More's house in Bucklersbury in the City of London.

'The Praise of Folly', written in Latin in 1509 and spoken by the goddess Folly (who champions a lively enjoyment of life), was a bold satire on (in the cautious contemporary environment) not only Western classical traditions but also the Catholic Church. Dedicated to More himself, Erasmus wittily challenged entrenched views in so forthright (and humanist) a style that it could have brought him in direct conflict with the papacy. Fortunately the pope, Leo X, enjoyed the humour and the challenge!

Hakkımda ne derlerse desinler, (zira, deliliğin en deli olanlar tarafından bile her gün nasıl ayaklar altına alındığını bilmez değilim) tanrısal tesirlerimle tanrılar ve insanlar üzerine sevinç saçan gene ben, yalnız benim; öyle ya, bu kalabalık toplantıda ben görünür görünmez, söz söylemeye hazırlanır hazırlanmaz canlı emsalsiz bir neşenin çehrelerinizde birdenbire parladığı görülmedi mi?