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Lifetime: 1533 - 1592 Passed: ≈ 432 years ago

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Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

Books by Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

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Essais, Livre I

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Morality Death Education Travel Friendship Skepticism Customs Wisdom Human Nature Philosophy Essays Self-examination

Collection d'essais de Montaigne sur des sujets variés. (Résumé par Jc)

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Essays book 1

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre and is popularly thought of as the father of Modern Skepticism. He became famous for his effortless abil...

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Essays book 2

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. He is also known as the father of Modern Skepticism. His pieces became famous for his apparent effortle...

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Essays book 3

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. He is also known as the father of Modern Skepticism. His pieces became famous for his apparent effortle...

Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne Cover image

Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflect...