A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163209202)

""A Handbook to the Essays of Michel de Montaigne"" is a comprehensive guide to the works of one of the most influential writers of the Renaissance era, Michel de Montaigne. The book is written by Montaigne himself, and it provides readers with a detailed analysis of his essays, as well as insights into his life and philosophy. Montaigne's essays cover a wide range of topics, including friendship, education, religion, and politics. In this handbook, he explores each of these themes in depth, offering his own unique perspective on them. He also provides readers with an overview of his life and career, explaining how his experiences influenced his writing.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Montaigne's work. The first section provides an introduction to his essays and explains how they were written. The second section explores his philosophy and worldview, while the third section delves into his ideas about education and self-improvement. The fourth section of the book focuses on Montaigne's views on religion and spirituality, while the fifth section explores his thoughts on politics and society. The final section of the book provides readers with a summary of Montaigne's life and legacy.Overall, ""A Handbook to the Essays of Michel de Montaigne"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of this influential Renaissance writer. It provides readers with a deep understanding of Montaigne's essays, as well as insights into his life and philosophy.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: 1163209201
ISBN-13: 9781163209202
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 558
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d