| Editor |
Jamieson, T. H. (Thomas Hill), 1843-1876 |
| Translator |
Barclay, Alexander, 1475?-1552 |
| Title |
The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 |
| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https:<//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship%5Fof%5FFools%5F%28satire%29> |
| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Ship of Fools, Volume 1" by Sebastian Brant is a satirical poem written in the late 15th century. It serves as a critical reflection on the follies and vices of humanity through the lens of a ship full of fools. The central idea is to expose various societal flaws, making it not only a humorous take on human nature but also a commentary on contemporary issues leading into the Reformation period. The opening of the text provides a detailed introduction that situates the work within its historical context, discussing its origins, translations, and popularity across Europe. The author reflects on the widespread acclaim the original German version received and the subsequent English adaptation by Alexander Barclay, which aims to address the follies of the people in England at the time. Notably, the introduction emphasizes the lasting relevance of Brandt's satire, highlighting its moral undertones and the social issues it addresses, such as gluttony, miserliness, and the superficiality of religious practices. This sets the stage for an exploration of human nature wrapped in a rich tapestry of classical and biblical references. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject |
German poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject |
English poetry -- Translations from German |
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20179 |
| Release Date |
Dec 23, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 9, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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