{"product_id":"the-praise-of-folly-paperback","title":"The Praise Of Folly - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDesiderius Erasmus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Praise Of Folly is a humorous and satirical work in which Folly herself speaks, extolling her virtues and critiquing the foolishness inherent in human behavior. Through a lighthearted tone, Erasmus invites readers to reflect on the value placed on wisdom and seriousness in life, using Folly as a symbol of joy and human folly. Folly presents herself as a deity with power over both gods and men, arguing that her presence brings happiness by exposing the absurdities of wisdom, self-importance, and social pretensions. The work explores how traits like self-love, pleasure, and laziness form part of Folly's household, illustrating the far-reaching impact of these qualities on relationships and societal norms. With a mixture of wit and profundity, Erasmus suggests that a life led by folly embracing joy and imperfection might be more fulfilling than a relentless pursuit of wisdom. The playful critique of human nature, combined with the suggestion that folly can lead to a more meaningful existence, challenges traditional views on virtue and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.18 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42287710634064,"sku":"9789370814639","price":27.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/Q1iJjkDi9N9789370814639.webp?v=1776747046","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-praise-of-folly-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}