Zweig, Stefan
Montaigne
- ISBN 13:
- 9788496834293
- author:
- Zweig, Stefan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Acantilado
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 13 centimeters
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stefan Zweig's biography of Michel de Montaigne is a vibrant and emotive work that explores the author's struggle to maintain independence in a society growing increasingly brutal and gregarious. Written by Zweig during a time of great personal turmoil, this book is not a dry academic study, but rather an impassioned tribute to the French philosopher. Zweig's text on Montaigne is a testament to his own enduring fascination with the subject, despite the author's tragic death before he could complete it. This beautiful and powerful book offers a glimpse into the life and ideas of one of history's most important thinkers, and invites readers to consider the enduring legacy of Montaigne's philosophy. By exploring Montaigne's thoughts on individualism and independence, Zweig sheds new light on the author's own experiences and struggles, raising questions about the possibility of hope and renewal in the face of adversity.