Montaigne, Michel De
Michel De Montaigne, The Essays: A Selection (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140446029
- author:
- Montaigne, Michel De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.2 x 19.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Other prose: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Michel de Montaigne's Essays: A Selection is a collection of his most original and thought-provoking works, translated from the French and edited with an introduction and notes by M.A. Screech. Written during a period of personal crisis, these essays explore themes such as identity, morality, and the human condition.
Montaigne's unique voice shines through in these essays, which offer a frank and humorous exploration of the world around him. From discussions of sexuality and the nature of experience to reflections on the complexities of human relationships, these works showcase Montaigne's remarkable self-awareness and intellectual curiosity.
Edited by M.A. Screech, this Penguin Classics edition provides a clear and engaging introduction to Montaigne's life and times, and the enduring relevance of his ideas. If you're interested in exploring the thoughts of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance, this collection is a great place to start.
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