Michel de Montaigne - The Complete Essays - Softcover

Montaigne, Michel De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540672298 ISBN 13: 9781540672292

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'assays', inspired by the ideas he found in books contained in his library and from his own experience. He discusses subjects as diverse as war-horses and cannibals, poetry and politics, sex and religion, love and friendship, ecstasy and experience. But, above all, Montaigne studied himself as a way of drawing out his own inner nature and that of men and women in general.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in 1533, Montaigne studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection. He died in 1586. Dr M.A. Screech is regarded as the world's greatest authority on Montaigne.

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1540672298
• ISBN 13: 9781540672292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98