Literature of the Renaissance: Erasmus & In Praise of Folly | Dr. Michael Sugrue

Name: Literature of the Renaissance: Erasmus & In Praise of Folly | Dr. Michael Sugrue
Uploaded: 2025-08-03T05:39:51.612Z
Duration: 45 min 54 s
Channel: Literature for Humanity
Description: Professor Michael Sugrue explores the life and work of Desiderius Erasmus, focusing on his influential satire In Praise of Folly. This lecture examines Erasmus’s role in Renaissance humanism, his critiques of Church practices, and his lasting impact on literature and thought.

Literature for Humanity

Aug 3, 2025

Professor Michael Sugrue explores the life and work of Desiderius Erasmus, focusing on his influential satire In Praise of Folly. This lecture examines Erasmus’s role in Renaissance humanism, his critiques of Church practices, and his lasting impact on literature and thought.