The Ship of Fools, Volume 1

Name: The Ship of Fools, Volume 1
Author: Sebastian Brant

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Yes — read The Ship of Fools, Volume 1 by Sebastian Brant in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 6 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A vivid satire unfolds aboard a ship filled with fools, each embodying human folly and vice in sharp verse and striking woodcuts. This poetic voyage exposes the absurdities of society with wit and timeless insight.

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