The speaker discusses madness caused by manias for building, hunting, and gambling, and observes that Momus was kicked out of heaven for his railery, whereas Flattery is welcomed everywhere.
This work describes how Sertorius demonstrated the superiority of wit to brute strength by having two soldiers attempt to pluck horses' tails. The speaker states that Gryllus was wiser than Ulysses because he remained a swine, and insists that nothing is more desirable than being young. The speaker discusses madness caused by manias for building, hunting, and gambling, and observes that Momus was kicked out of heaven for his railery, whereas Flattery is welcomed everywhere. The speaker states that every person carries her image stamped on their countenance, and recounts her upbringing in the Fortunate Islands after being born to Plutus and Youth. The title figure was suckled by Drunkenness and Ignorance, and her followers include Pleasure, Laziness, and Self-Love. Dedicated to Thomas More, FTP, name this essay structured as an oration delivered by the title character, written by Erasmus.
This work describes how Sertorius demonstrated the superiority of wit to brute strength by having two soldiers attempt to pluck horses' tails.
In {Praise} of {Folly} [or The {Praise} of {Folly} or {Moriae Encomium}]