A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432624446)

A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is a comprehensive guide to the works of the renowned French philosopher and writer Michel de Montaigne. This book is a collection of essays that offer a detailed analysis of Montaigne's writing style, themes, and philosophy. Montaigne's essays are widely considered to be some of the most influential works of the Renaissance period, and this handbook provides readers with an in-depth understanding of his ideas and perspectives.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Montaigne's work. The first chapter provides an introduction to Montaigne's life and the historical context in which he wrote. The subsequent chapters explore Montaigne's essays in detail, discussing the various themes that he addresses, such as friendship, death, education, and morality.The essays in this book are written by a variety of scholars and experts in the field of Montaigne studies. They offer a range of perspectives and insights into Montaigne's work, making this handbook an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy and writing of this influential thinker.Overall, A Handbook To The Essays Of Michel de Montaigne is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of this seminal Renaissance philosopher. It provides readers with a comprehensive and insightful analysis of Montaigne's essays, and offers a deeper understanding of his ideas and contributions to philosophy and literature.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: 143262444X
ISBN-13: 9781432624446
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 556
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d