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Brant, Sebastian
(c. 1457-1521) German writer. Sebastian Brant was a German humanist and poet. Brant is perhaps most famous for "Narrenschiff" ("The Ship of Fools"). The poem was translated into Latin and French in 1497, and finally into English in 1570.
Ship of Fools
In 1494 a book entitled "Ship of Fools" was published in Basel. Written by Sebastian Brant, this profound masterpiece was to have an impact on Europe's cultural climate. The book's status as an unprecedented bestseller can be explained when one aligns the author and his intention, the reception of the book, and the consequences of his work. Read on.
Brant's "Ship of Fools"
In 1494 a book entitled "Ship of Fools" was published in Basel. Written by Sebastian Brant, the profound masterpiece was to have an impact on Europe’s cultural climate.