The reader is presented with the book 'In Praise of Folly' (1509) by the great Renaissance humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam, which brought the author worldwide fame.
In his time, Catullus sang of the sparrow, Virgil of the mosquito and garlic snack, Ovid of the nut, and Lucian of the fly and flea. But only Erasmus of Rotterdam praised the beautiful Lady Folly, whose companions are Intoxication and Oblivion, Revelry and Pleasure... The heroine of this captivating satirical book, praising herself, reveals the secret of her destiny, and before the reader float various representatives of society, presumptuously considering themselves wise.