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Publication of The Praise of Folly

When
1511
Where
Unresolved site
Episodes
1

Desiderius Erasmus's Latin oration, composed in 1509, was first printed in June 1511. Titled Moriae Encomium, the work satirizes society and religious practices, establishing itself as a notable Renaissance text.

Episodes

  1. June 1511 · Unresolved siteFirst Printing

    The Latin oration was first printed in June 1511.

Background and detail

First Printing. The text was first printed in June 1511. While the legacy record suggests Paris as the location, the provided passages do not explicitly confirm the city of printing.

Satirical Content. The work features Folly praising herself and criticizing various social groups and religious abuses. It is considered one of the most notable works of the Renaissance.

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Sources

  1. In Praise of Folly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-27

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