The Complete Essays
$40.51
- Paperback
1360 pages
- Release Date
31 December 1992
Summary
The Mirror of the Mind: The Complete Essays of Montaigne
The range of topics and the careful consideration given to them by Montaigne is unsurpassed; he studies humanity through poetry, love and ecstasy - but also through cannibalism and war-horses
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularizing the essay as a literary form.
In 1572, Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140446043 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140446044 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Michel Montaigne, M.A. Screech |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 1360 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 31 December 1992 |
| Weight: | 924g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 58mm |
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About The Author
Michel Montaigne
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.
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