The Essays Of Montaigne (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Michel de Montaigne; Translated By George B. Ives
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heritage Press, New York, 1946
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: The first two volumes contain the three books of essays.
Michel de Montaigne's The Essays Of Montaigne presents a seminal collection of philosophical reflections that established the essay as a distinct literary genre. This profound work chronicles the author's personal observations on a vast spectrum of human experience, encompassing topics such as friendship, education, and the nature of existence. The prose conveys a contemplative and often skeptical tone, inviting readers into a deep exploration of self and society. It argues for the cultivation of individual judgment and the embrace of life's inherent ambiguities, offering timeless insights into the human condition. This enduring classic illustrates the power of introspection and remains a cornerstone of Western thought.
Author: Michel de Montaigne; Translated By George B. Ives
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heritage Press, New York, 1946
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: The first two volumes contain the three books of essays.
Michel de Montaigne's The Essays Of Montaigne presents a seminal collection of philosophical reflections that established the essay as a distinct literary genre. This profound work chronicles the author's personal observations on a vast spectrum of human experience, encompassing topics such as friendship, education, and the nature of existence. The prose conveys a contemplative and often skeptical tone, inviting readers into a deep exploration of self and society. It argues for the cultivation of individual judgment and the embrace of life's inherent ambiguities, offering timeless insights into the human condition. This enduring classic illustrates the power of introspection and remains a cornerstone of Western thought.