Montaigne, Michel de
The Complete Works: Essays, Travel Journal, Letters (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152593
- author:
- Montaigne, Michel de
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 1376
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 212mm
- Genre:
- Essays, journals, letters & other prose works
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A comprehensive collection of Michel de Montaigne's works, including his essays, travel journals and letters. This edition presents a complete picture of one of Europe's most fascinating figures, whose writings continue to influence thought and inquiry to this day. Montaigne's unique blend of humanism, scepticism and self-awareness is evident throughout his writing, offering insights into the nature of existence and the importance of tolerance, moderation and disinterested inquiry. The essays, supplemented by travel diaries and letters, form a rich portrait of a true Renaissance man, whose virtues and values remain relevant in contemporary times. This complete edition provides a unique opportunity to engage with Montaigne's remarkable writings, offering a deeper understanding of his thought and legacy.