The Complete Essays of Michel de Montaigne by Michel Montaigne

The Complete Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Michel Montaigne with Charles Cotton (Translator)

580 pages first pub 1572 (editions)

nonfiction classics essays philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533 - 1592) was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. He became famous for his effortless ability to merge serious intellectual exercises w...

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reflective 76%
challenging 52%
informative 47%
inspiring 38%
emotional 19%
hopeful 19%
funny 14%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

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medium 6%

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