Publisher's Synopsis
The Essays of Michael Lord of Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written by Michel de Montaigne and translated into English by John Florio. The book is divided into three volumes and contains a total of 107 essays. Montaigne's essays cover a wide range of topics, including friendship, education, love, religion, and politics. He is known for his skepticism and his belief in the importance of individual freedom and autonomy. John Florio's translation of Montaigne's essays is considered a masterpiece of English literature. He was a friend of Shakespeare and his translation is known for its vivid and poetic language. Overall, The Essays of Michael Lord of Montaigne is a classic work of philosophy and literature that continues to be read and studied today.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.
