Montaigne's Essays

Author: Liu Ye
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Listen to Montaigne's wise words like those of a friend! The greatest classic of essays in the world, for four hundred years, translated into almost every language! Derrida pointed out: "Montaigne speaks like a philosopher, but talks with friends." With his unique sensitivity to life, he recorded his intellectual and spiritual development, leaving behind an invaluable spiritual legacy for future generations. Together with Essays on Life by Bacon and Pascal's Pensées, it is hailed as one of the three great classics of modern European philosophical prose. This book selects several classic essays from Montaigne's Essays, which have been celebrated for centuries. The language is straightforward, unadorned, warm, and full of life, covering topics such as daily life, traditional customs, and the philosophy of life. Readers can truly glimpse Montaigne's thoughts, style, and the customs of his time. See Montaigne's status in the eyes of scholars and later generations: A series of masterpieces reflecting the spirit of France began with Montaigne's Essays—Nizan, a man like this, made one feel the joy of living in the world.—Nietzsche In most of his works, I saw the author. But in this one, I saw a thinker.—Montesquieu You ask me what to read. Read Montaigne. He will calm you, and you will like him. You will find I am right.—Flaubert Montaigne, a great French thinker and writer, a unique humanist. Born into nobility, he served as a civil servant in the government for 15 years. At the age of 38, after his father's death, he led a reclusive life and began writing Essays. Montaigne made significant contributions to prose, standing out in his own right. From 1572 to 1592, until his death, over a span of 20 years, he wrote this renowned collection of essays, recording his unique insights into life, profound observations, and the evolution of his own experiences and soul. Essays is the crystallization of his thoughts, leaving behind an invaluable spiritual legacy for future generations. An Appreciation of Montaigne's Essays is a selected translation of Montaigne's original works, featuring several classic essays from Essays that have been celebrated for centuries. It is a summary of the essence of Montaigne's thoughts. The language is straightforward, unadorned, warm, and full of life, covering topics such as daily life, traditional customs, and the philosophy of life. Readers can truly glimpse Montaigne's thoughts, style, and the customs of his time. It is hoped that readers can draw inspiration from his thoughts and artistic essence, gaining enlightenment and pleasure.