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Discover the intellectual brilliance of Michel de Montaigne with 'The Complete Essays'. This essential collection, published by Penguin UK, showcases Montaigne's pioneering exploration of the essay as a profound literary form. An influential figure of the Renaissance, Montaigne’s writings, translated by M.A. Screech, delve into diverse themes like war, love, friendship, religion, and the nature of humanity. Originally penned in 1572, these essays offer intimate reflections that are as relevant today as they were in the 16th century, inviting readers to understand the depths of human experience through his unique lens.
With 1360 pages of insightful discourse, this trade paperback edition is perfect for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone keen on exploring self-reflection and personal insight. The extensively edited notes and introduction by M.A. Screech enhance the reading experience, making it accessible and enlightening for modern audiences. Montaigne's body of work remains one of the most personal and engaging in literature, providing wisdom that continues to resonate.
Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in the world of Montaigne’s essays. If you enjoyed 'The Complete Essays', consider exploring other classics like Francois Rabelais's 'Gargantua and Pantagruel' available in the Penguin Classics series.
**Delivery Information:** This product is brand new and ships quickly. We ensure prompt delivery for a delightful reading experience!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446043
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1993
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 1360
Description:
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. This Penguin Classics edition of The Complete Essays is translated from the French and edited with an introduction and notes by M.A. Screech.
In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'assays', inspired by the ideas he found in books contained in his library and from his own experience. He discusses subjects as diverse as war-horses and cannibals, poetry and politics, sex and religion, love and friendship, ecstasy and experience. But, above all, Montaigne studied himself as a way of drawing out his own inner nature and that of men and women in general. The Essays are among the most idiosyncratic and personal works in all literature and provide an engaging insight into a wise Renaissance mind, continuing to give pleasure and enlightenment to modern readers.
With its extensive introduction and notes, M.A. Screech's edition of Montaigne is widely regarded as the most distinguished of recent times.
Michel de Montaigne (1533-1586) studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection.
If you enjoyed The Complete Essays, you might like Francois Rabelais's Gargantua and Pantagruel, also available in Penguin Classics.
'Screech's fine version ... must surely serve as the definitive English Montaigne'
A.C. Grayling, Financial Times
'A superb edition'
Nicholas Wollasto
With 1360 pages of insightful discourse, this trade paperback edition is perfect for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone keen on exploring self-reflection and personal insight. The extensively edited notes and introduction by M.A. Screech enhance the reading experience, making it accessible and enlightening for modern audiences. Montaigne's body of work remains one of the most personal and engaging in literature, providing wisdom that continues to resonate.
Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in the world of Montaigne’s essays. If you enjoyed 'The Complete Essays', consider exploring other classics like Francois Rabelais's 'Gargantua and Pantagruel' available in the Penguin Classics series.
**Delivery Information:** This product is brand new and ships quickly. We ensure prompt delivery for a delightful reading experience!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446043
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1993
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 1360
Description:
Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. This Penguin Classics edition of The Complete Essays is translated from the French and edited with an introduction and notes by M.A. Screech.
In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'assays', inspired by the ideas he found in books contained in his library and from his own experience. He discusses subjects as diverse as war-horses and cannibals, poetry and politics, sex and religion, love and friendship, ecstasy and experience. But, above all, Montaigne studied himself as a way of drawing out his own inner nature and that of men and women in general. The Essays are among the most idiosyncratic and personal works in all literature and provide an engaging insight into a wise Renaissance mind, continuing to give pleasure and enlightenment to modern readers.
With its extensive introduction and notes, M.A. Screech's edition of Montaigne is widely regarded as the most distinguished of recent times.
Michel de Montaigne (1533-1586) studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection.
If you enjoyed The Complete Essays, you might like Francois Rabelais's Gargantua and Pantagruel, also available in Penguin Classics.
'Screech's fine version ... must surely serve as the definitive English Montaigne'
A.C. Grayling, Financial Times
'A superb edition'
Nicholas Wollasto