“Brings the man to life and shows his questions, ideas, and
solutions to be every bit as relevant as they were in the 16th
century.” —New York Journal of Books Michel de Montaigne embodies
the humanist ideal—curious, measured, contemplative yet not
unworldly, witty, free of prejudice, and urbane. But what does this
French Renaissance philosopher have to tell us about how to think and
live today? In forty short, erudite, and lively chapters written over
a single summer, Antoine Compagnon seeks answers to that question. In
A Summer with Montaigne, Compagnon invites his readers to join him as
he strolls through Montaigne’s key contributions to our
understanding of what is good and worthwhile in life. This engaging
book, then, serves as both an introduction to Montaigne for readers
unfamiliar with his work and a refresher for those who are already
acquainted with his unique brilliance, vitality, and timeliness.
Montaigne’s Essays deal with themes that remain relevant today, from
the problems posed by religion, war, power, and friendship to the
absurdity of our fixations and peccadillos. Accompanying readers
through the Essays, Compagnon never pontificates and is never austere.
Rather, he approaches Montaigne with a sense of humor, admiration, and
joy. “Agreeably useful reading in any season.” —Library Journal
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ISBN
9781609455316
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Europa Compass
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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