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The Praise of Folly is a praise of a foolish god. By speaking of a foolish god, it calls the mainstream pastors, priests, and leaders of that time foolish. A truly foolish person is one who does not know that they are foolish. In the face of a vast world, we are merely foolish human beings. Knowing this seems to be what Erasmus, the author of The Praise of Folly, truly wants to tell us and me.
When purchasing foreign novels, I primarily look at Minumsa, Munhakdongne, and Open Books. Each publisher has its pros and cons, but personally, I feel that books published by Open Books are the ones that feel the most meticulously crafted when I receive them. The translations seem well done, and even though they are hardcovers, there is a sense of sturdiness that I feel the moment I first open them. The binding method is also very luxurious. Furthermore, the designs are not mass-produced but
“How can one stop someone from speaking the truth with laughter?” (Horitius, from *Satires*)
How can you stop someone from telling the truth with laughter? This single phrase summarizes this book.
The structure, which indirectly satirizes folly by taking the form of the god of folly praising foolish figures, was very impressive. Judging by the proportion of character types the author deals with, I surmise that the primary targets of this satire are figures associated with the church. Another impressive aspect was the sophisticated manner in which the author developed his writing in his replies to letters sent by those who criticized *Praise of Folly* or condemned him. While sarcasm
Erasmus: Praise of Wooshin
Erasmus's satire *The Praise of Folly*. As a representative achievement of Renaissance humanism, this work had already risen to the ranks of world literature in its time. It is a satire sent to Thomas More along with a letter during the author's third trip to England; by presenting himself as the "Goddess of Folly" and skillfully utilizing the fool's sacred right to speak freely, he mocks the absurdities of the world and all kinds of crowds with laughter.
Korean title: 우신예찬
Korean author: 에라스무스
Korean publisher: 열린책들
ISBN-13: 9788932911823
Reviews
The Praise of Folly is a praise of a foolish god. By speaking of a foolish god, it calls the mainstream pastors, priests, and leaders of that time foolish. A truly foolish person is one who does not know that they are foolish. In the face of a vast world, we are merely foolish human beings. Knowing this seems to be what Erasmus, the author of The Praise of Folly, truly wants to tell us and me.
When purchasing foreign novels, I primarily look at Minumsa, Munhakdongne, and Open Books. Each publisher has its pros and cons, but personally, I feel that books published by Open Books are the ones that feel the most meticulously crafted when I receive them. The translations seem well done, and even though they are hardcovers, there is a sense of sturdiness that I feel the moment I first open them. The binding method is also very luxurious. Furthermore, the designs are not mass-produced but
“How can one stop someone from speaking the truth with laughter?” (Horitius, from *Satires*)
How can you stop someone from telling the truth with laughter? This single phrase summarizes this book.
The structure, which indirectly satirizes folly by taking the form of the god of folly praising foolish figures, was very impressive. Judging by the proportion of character types the author deals with, I surmise that the primary targets of this satire are figures associated with the church. Another impressive aspect was the sophisticated manner in which the author developed his writing in his replies to letters sent by those who criticized *Praise of Folly* or condemned him. While sarcasm
