Moriae Encomium, Id Est, Stulticiae Laudatio, Ludicra Declamatione Tractata, more commonly known as "In Praise of Folly," is Desiderius Erasmus's most famous work. Written in Latin in 1509, and first printed in 1511, this satirical essay is presented as a monologue by the goddess Folly (Stultitia) in praise of herself. Erasmus uses Folly's voice to critique various aspects of society, including religious practices, intellectual pretensions, and the behavior of the powerful. This edition, published in 1540, offers readers an opportunity to experience Erasmus's wit and wisdom as it was understood in the early Renaissance.