Describing his collection of Essays as 'a book consubstantial with its author', Montaigne identified both the power and the charm of a work which introduces us to one of the most attractive figures in European literature. A humanist, a sceptic, an acute observer of himself and others, he reflects the great themes of existence through the prism of his own self-consciousness. Apparent in every line he wrote, his virtues of tolerance, moderation and disinterested inquiry amount to an undeclared manifesto for the Enlightenment, whose prophet he is. This complete edition of his works supplements the Essays with travel diaries and letters, thereby completing the portrait of a true Renaissance man.
By:
Michel De Montaigne Introduction by:
Stuart Hampshire Translated by:
Donald M. Frame Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 212mm,
Width: 134mm,
Spine: 60mm
Weight: 1.166kg ISBN:9781857152593 ISBN 10: 185715259X Series:Everyman's Library CLASSICS Pages: 1376 Publication Date:01 October 2002 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
