A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel De Montaigne

A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel De Montaigne

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A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is a comprehensive guide to the works of the renowned French philosopher, Michel de Montaigne. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Montaigne's essays, which are considered some of the most influential and thought-provoking works of the Renaissance era.The handbook is written by Montaigne himself, and it offers readers a unique insight into his life and philosophy. It includes detailed commentary on each of his essays, as well as a wealth of historical and literary context to help readers understand the significance of Montaigne's ideas.The book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a different aspect of Montaigne's philosophy. Topics covered include religion, politics, education, ethics, and human nature. Throughout the book, Montaigne encourages readers to question their own beliefs and assumptions, and to engage in critical thinking about the world around them.A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of this influential philosopher. It offers a deep and nuanced understanding of Montaigne's ideas, and provides readers with the tools they need to engage with his work in a meaningful way.This book includes the notes upon the text of the translation by George B. Ives and a series of comments upon the essays by Grace Norton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419183034
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 814
Language: English
Number of pages: 556
Weight: 807g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 31mm