The Complete Essays by M.A. Screech, Michel de Montaigne

The Complete Essays

M.A. Screech, Michel de Montaigne

1344 pages first pub 1572 (editions)

nonfiction classics essays philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. This Penguin Classics edition of The Complete Essays is translated from the French and edited...

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Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 55%
informative 45%
inspiring 35%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
funny 15%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 6%
fast 6%

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