The Oxford Handbook of Montaigne
Download or Read eBook The Oxford Handbook of Montaigne PDF written by Philippe Desan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Philippe Desan |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 841 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780190215330 |
| ISBN-13 | : 019021533X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Montaigne by : Philippe Desan
Book excerpt: Montaigne's Essays resemble a patchwork of personal reflections, but they engage with questions that animate the human mind, and tend to a single goal: to live better in the present and to prepare for death. For this reason, Montaigne's thought and writings have been a subject of enduring interest across disciplines. This Handbook brings together essays by prominent scholars that examine Montaigne's literary, philosophical, and political contributions, and assess his legacy and relevance today in a global perspective. It presents Montaigne's Essays not only in their historical context but also as a starting point for discussing issues that concern us today.
