Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 01 by Michel de Montaigne

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Author Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592
Editor Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913
Translator Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687
Title Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 01
Note Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Preface -- The life of Montaigne -- The letters of Montaigne.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 01" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written during the late 16th century. A pioneer of the essay as a literary form, Montaigne explores a wide array of topics reflecting on human nature, emotions, and existential questions. His introspective style offers insights into his own thoughts and experiences, thereby presenting a unique lens through which readers can examine various facets of life and morality. The opening of the volume begins with a preface that sets the stage for Montaigne's essays, likely intended to address a literary gap of its time by establishing a library edition of his works. The preface highlights Montaigne's significance as a classic writer whose candid explorations of his mind and the world around him have influenced many great thinkers, such as Bacon and Shakespeare. Following this, the contents list introduces the various chapters, starting with contemplative themes such as sorrow, idleness, and friendship. Overall, the beginning of this collection emphasizes Montaigne's intent to share his philosophical musings while laying out a framework for the diverse range of subjects that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French essays -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 3581
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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