Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 13 by Michel de Montaigne
“Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 13” by Michel de Montaigne is a philosophical collection of essays written during the late 16th century. The essays explore various themes, including human behavior, morality, and reflection on life, drawing upon classical sources like Seneca and Plutarch to support Montaigne's insights. This volume contains discussions on topics such as the nature of love and ambition, historical figures, and moral exemplars, providing a personal lensthrough which the author examines broader human experiences. The opening of the work begins with Montaigne's defense of Seneca and Plutarch against their critics, emphasizing their value as philosophical guides. He critiques arguments based on historical comparisons and strives to vindicate the integrity of these thinkers while acknowledging their imperfections. Montaigne then delves into reflections on human nature, particularly in relation to virtues like patience and the motivations behind one's actions. His narrative style is contemplative and personal, setting up a rich exploration of character, motivations, and moral philosophy as the essays unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 |
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| Editor | Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 |
| Translator | Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687 |
| Title | Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 13 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) |
| Contents | Defence of Seneca and Plutarch -- The story of Spurina -- Means to carry on a war according to Julius Caesar -- Of three good women -- Of the most excellent men -- Of the resemblance of children to their fathers. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French essays -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3593 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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