The Complete Essays

Michel Montaigne, M. A. Screech, M. A. Screech , M. A. Screech

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Penguin Classics
01 January 1993

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Western philosophy: Medieval & Renaissance, c 500 to c 1600

The range of topics and the careful consideration given to them by Montaigne is unsurpassed; he studies humanity through poetry, love and ectasy - but also through cannibalism and war-horses

Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form.

In 1572, Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'essays', inspired by the ideas he found in books from his library and 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. Above all, Montaigne studied himself to find his own inner nature and that of humanity. The Essays are among the most idiosyncratic and personal works in all literature. An insight into a wise Renaissance mind, they continue to engage, enlighten and entertain modern readers.

Born in 1533, Michel de Montaigne studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection. He died in 1586.

Dr M.A. Screech is regarded as the world's greatest authority on Montaigne.

By: Michel Montaigne
Notes by: M. A. Screech
Introduction by: M. A. Screech
Edited by: M. A. Screech
Translated by: M. A. Screech
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 60mm
Weight: 926g
ISBN: 9780140446043
ISBN 10: 0140446044
Pages: 1360
Publication Date: 01 January 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in 1533, Montaigne studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection. He died in 1586. Dr M.A. Screech is regarded as the world's greatest authority on Montaigne.