Montaigne, Michel De
Essays (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140178975
- author:
- Montaigne, Michel De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Other prose: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This collection of essays offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and reflections of Michel de Montaigne, the creator of the essay form. Displaying his humane, skeptical, humorous, and honest views on a range of unexpected themes, including sexuality, religion, and the human condition, these reflections reveal a complex and nuanced individual.
Included are some of Montaigne's most celebrated works, such as "On Solitude," "To Philosophize Is to Learn How to Die," and "On Experience." These essays showcase Montaigne's unique blend of intellectual curiosity and personal introspection, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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