“There is no pleasure to me without communication: there is not so much as a sprightly thought comes into my mind that it does not grieve me to have produced alone, and that I have no one to tell it to.”
Quote by Michel de Montaigne
Work
The Complete Works of Michael de Montaigne; Comprising; the Essays, Translated by Cotton; the Letters; the Journey Into Germany and Italy, Now First Translated; a Life by the Editor; Notes: ... Critical Opinions; ... the Éloges of MM. Jay and Villemain; a
The Complete Works of Michael de Montaigne is a seminal collection that brings together the renowned essays, letters, and travelogues of the French philosopher. This edition features translations of Montaigne's works by Cotton, offering English-speaking readers access to his profound thoughts and observations. The collection is further enhanced with critical opinions, a life of Montaigne by the editor, and additional scholarly notes. The appendices include the Éloges of MM. Jay and Villemain, providing further insight into Montaigne's legacy and influence. more
Author
Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne was a French Renaissance philosopher, essayist, and writer. He is considered one of the most significant figures in the history of the essay. Montaigne's work, particularly his book 'Essays', has been influential in the development of modern prose. more
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