How We Weep and Laugh at the Same Thing by Michel de Montaigne

How We Weep and Laugh at the Same Thing

Penguin Little Black Classics #29

Michel de Montaigne with M. A. Screech (Translator)

55 pages first pub 1592 (editions)

nonfiction classics essays philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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'No one characteristic clasps us purely and universally in its embrace.'A selection of charming essays from a master of the genre exploring the contradictions inherent to human thought, words and actions. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 book...

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Moods

reflective 92%
informative 40%
challenging 24%
inspiring 20%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Average rating

3.35

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