{"product_id":"the-essays-9780140446029","title":"The essays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview of Michel de Montaigne's The Essays: A Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis selection contains some of the most remarkable and original essays by Michel de Montaigne, translated from French by M.A. Screech and provided with an introduction and notes. Montaigne wrote these works after the death of his father, in which he discussed themes such as relationships between father and child, conscience, courage and fear, but above all about himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThematic content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePersonal reflections and self-examination\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn open discussion of sexuality and gender equality\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eArt of living and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligious and intellectual tensions in the France of his time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese essays are characterized by Montaigne's tolerant, skeptical and often humorous style, in which he holds honesty in high regard. The translation captures the light and inquiring tone well. The introduction also provides insight into Montaigne's life and the historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichel de Montaigne (1533-1586) studied law and was a counselor for some time, before devoting himself entirely to writing and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage and usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctaal\u003eFrench\u003c\/taal\u003e (original works), \u003ctaalniveau\u003esuitable for advanced readers and lovers of classical literature.\u003c\/taalniveau\u003e This work is extremely suitable for self-study and deepening in literature and philosophy.\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in Montaigne, you might also consider Francis Bacon's Essays, also available in Penguin Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier for fast delivery of this and other literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951034229076,"sku":"9780140446029","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/the-essays-paperback-softback-895_cb812aa6-23fa-46d5-b5c7-aeb1192e119c.webp?v=1776917398","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/the-essays-9780140446029","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}