«The Praise of Folly» in Dutch with a Parallel Translation

Book The Praise of Folly (De Lof Der Zotheid) in Dutch
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Original title: 
De Lof Der Zotheid
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Language: 
Dutch
Difficulty: 
B1
Year: 
1511
Number of pages: 
130

"The Praise of Folly" is a pamphlet by Desiderius Erasmus, which satirizes various social, religious, and political issues of his time. The book is written in the form of a speech by its main character, the goddess of folly, who talks about how she helps people live easily and simply, without burdening themselves with excessive knowledge and problems. The book contains witty and satirical examples and allusions.