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“I would have every man write what he knows and no more.”

Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Book:Shakespeare's Montaigne: The Florio Translation of the Essays, A Selection

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Shakespeare's Montaigne: The Florio Translation of the Essays, A Selection

This book features a curated selection of essays by Michel de Montaigne, translated into English by William Shakespeare and John Florio. The translation is renowned for its fidelity to the original text and its literary quality. more

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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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