The Ship of Fools is a satirical allegory written by Sebastian Brant in 1494. The book is divided into 112 chapters, each of which describes a different type of person who is a passenger on a ship that is sailing to the land of fools. The ship is captained by a fool, and the passengers are all fools in one way or another. The book is a commentary on the foolishness of humanity and the need for wisdom and discernment. It is also a critique of the church and the corrupt practices of its leaders. The Ship of Fools was a ...
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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 of which describes a different type of person who is a passenger on a ship that is sailing to the land of fools. The ship is captained by a fool, and the passengers are all fools in one way or another. The book is a commentary on the foolishness of humanity and the need for wisdom and discernment. It is also a critique of the church and the corrupt practices of its leaders. The Ship of Fools was a popular book in its time and is considered a classic of German literature. It has been translated into many languages and has influenced writers and artists for centuries.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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