Publisher's Synopsis
The Essays of Montaigne, published in 1893, is a collection of essays written by Michel de Montaigne, a French philosopher and writer. The book is a translation of Montaigne's original work, Essais, which was first published in 1580. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including philosophy, religion, politics, education, and human behavior. Montaigne's writing style is personal and reflective, as he often uses his own experiences and observations to explore these subjects. The Essays of Montaigne is considered a classic of French literature and a significant contribution to the development of the essay genre. The book has been widely studied and admired for its insights into human nature and its influence on later writers, such as Shakespeare and Emerson.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.
