The Ship of Fools is a satirical allegory written by Sebastian Brant in 1494. The book is divided into 112 chapters, each containing a short story or poem that satirizes the vices and follies of human beings. The title refers to the medieval allegory of the ship of fools, in which a ship full of fools sets sail without a captain, representing the idea that humanity is adrift without guidance.The book is a commentary on the social and political climate of Brant's time, criticizing the corruption and decadence of the church, ...
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The Ship of Fools is a satirical allegory written by Sebastian Brant in 1494. The book is divided into 112 chapters, each containing a short story or poem that satirizes the vices and follies of human beings. The title refers to the medieval allegory of the ship of fools, in which a ship full of fools sets sail without a captain, representing the idea that humanity is adrift without guidance.The book is a commentary on the social and political climate of Brant's time, criticizing the corruption and decadence of the church, the nobility, and the common people. The stories range from humorous to dark, and the characters are often exaggerated caricatures of real people.The Ship of Fools was a popular book in its time and was translated into several languages. It influenced later works of satire, including Erasmus's In Praise of Folly and Thomas More's Utopia. The book is still considered a classic of medieval literature and an important example of social commentary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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