| Author |
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 |
| Editor |
Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 |
| Translator |
Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687 |
| Title |
Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 06
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Of friendship -- Nine-and-twenty sonnets of Estienne de la Boetie -- Of moderation -- Of cannibals -- That a man is soberly to judge of the divine ordinances -- That we are to avoid pleasures, even at the expense of life -- That fortune is oftentimes observed to act by the rule of reason -- Of one defect in our government -- Of the custom of wearing clothes -- Of Cato the Younger -- That we laugh and cry for the same thing -- Of solitude.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 06" by Michel de Montaigne is a philosophical collection of essays written during the late 16th century. This volume delves into a variety of subjects, such as friendship, moderation, societal customs, and reflections on cannibalism, showcasing Montaigne's contemplative style and personal musings on human nature and morality. At the start of this volume, Montaigne introduces the essay on friendship, drawing a parallel between his writing process and that of an artist crafting a picture. He expresses a deep admiration for his late friend, Estienne de la Boetie, whom he credits for igniting his thoughts on friendship—a bond he considers rare and profound. Montaigne discusses the complexities of defining true friendship, contrasting it with familial bonds and romantic love, and ultimately emphasizing the spiritual connection and selflessness that characterize genuine friendships. He reflects on the significance of companionship in life while reminiscing about the intense and fulfilling nature of his friendship with La Boetie, setting the tone for the philosophical explorations that follow in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French essays -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3586 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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