A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162807850)

A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is a comprehensive guide to the works of the French philosopher and essayist, Michel de Montaigne. The book is written by Montaigne himself and provides an in-depth analysis of his famous essays, which cover a wide range of topics including philosophy, politics, religion, and human nature.The handbook is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Montaigne's writing. It begins with an introduction that provides a brief biography of the author and an overview of his philosophy. The subsequent sections delve into the individual essays, offering detailed commentary and analysis of their themes, arguments, and literary style.Throughout the book, Montaigne's unique perspective on the world is explored, as well as his approach to writing and his influence on later philosophers and essayists. The handbook also includes a glossary of key terms and concepts, as well as a bibliography of further reading.Overall, A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of this influential thinker. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of Montaigne's essays, as well as a deeper understanding of his philosophy and literary style.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.

Author: Michel Montaigne
ISBN-10: 1162807857
ISBN-13: 9781162807850
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 558
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d