| Selected Essays/Essais Choisis: A Dual-Language Book North American Edition Contributor(s): Montaigne, Michel (Author), Appelbaum, Stanley (Editor), Appelbaum, Stanley (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486457443 ISBN-13: 9780486457444 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback Language: French Published: June 2007 Annotation: Skeptical but tolerant, honest but humorous, 16th-century philosopher Montaigne was remarkably modern in his views. His writings remain popular and influential around the world, and these 7 essays are essential reading for students of French language, literature, and culture. Introduction, new English translation, and notes by Stanley Appelbaum. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 844.3 |
| LCCN: 2007000127 |
| Series: Dover Dual Language French |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.48" W x 8.42" (0.48 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the great French Renaissance thinkers, sixteenth-century philosopher Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was remarkably modern in his views. His writings--brilliant forerunners of the modern essay--reflect his thoughts and opinions on poetry, philosophy, theology, law, literature, education, and world exploration. Highly readable works written in a lively, conversational style, Montaigne's essays are journeys of self-discovery, created by the author to determine whether his views were formed through external forces or his own nature. Filled with aphorisms and anecdotes and enlivened by word play and a delightful folksiness, they are frank and unbiased, and ultimately, a celebration of literacy, friendship, and the love of life. Here are seven of Michel de Montaigne's influential essays, presented in a unique dual-language format. An expert blend of intellect and personal storytelling, these works remain popular around the world and are essential reading for students of French language, literature, and culture. Introduction, new English translations, and Notes by Stanley Appelbaum. |