Praise of Folly - Chigushinraisan

Japanese: 痴愚神礼讃 - ちぐしんらいさん
Praise of Folly - Chigushinraisan
A book by Erasmus. Original title Moriae encomium, also known as Praise of Folly. Written in 1509 at the home of T. More, published in 1511. With a deep knowledge of ancient literature, the author portrays humans as a group of fools, and has the "Goddess of Folly" who rules over them speak freely, satirizing all authority. A best-seller across Europe on the eve of the Reformation.

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Japanese:
エラスムスの著書。原題《Moriae encomium》,《愚神礼讃》とも。1509年にT.モアの家で書かれ,1511年刊。古代文芸の深い教養をもって,人間を愚者の集団としてとらえ,それを支配する〈痴愚女神〉に縦横の弁を振るわせつつ,あらゆる権威を諷刺している。宗教改革前夜の全欧的ベストセラー。

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