
Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete
By Michel de MontaigneLength53h 19m
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"Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Complete" is a collection of thought-provoking essays by Michel de Montaigne, a 16th-century French philosopher. In these writings, Montaigne explores a wide range of topics, including human nature, philosophy, morality, and everyday life, with a blend of personal reflection and intellectual insight. His work is considered a cornerstone of modern essay writing and offers timeless wisdom and introspection.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length53 hrs 19 mins
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Publish dateMar 1, 1580
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
26Chapter 8 : of Idleness
2The Life Of Montaigne
27Chapter 9 : of Liars
31 : to Monsieur De Montaigne
28Chapter 10 : of Quick Or Slow Speech
42 : to Monseigneur, Monseigneur De Montaigne
29Chapter 11 : of Prognostications
53 : to Monsieur, Monsieur De Lansac,
30Chapter 12 : of Constancy
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64 : to Monsieur, Monsieur De Mesmes, Lord Of Roissy And Malassize, Privy
31Chapter 13 : the Ceremony Of The Interview Of Princes
75 : to Monsieur, Monsieur De L’hospital, Chancellor Of France
32Chapter 14 : that Men Are Justly Punished For Being Obstinate In The Defence Of A Fort That Is Not In Reason To Be Defended
86 : to Monsieur, Monsieur De Folx, Privy Councillor, And Ambassador Of His Majesty To The Signory Of Venice
33Chapter 15 : of The Punishment Of Cowardice
97 : to Mademoiselle De Montaigne, My Wife
34Chapter 16 : a Proceeding Of Some Ambassadors
108 : to Monsieur Dupuy,
35Chapter 17 : of Fear
119 : to The Jurats Of Bordeaux
36Chapter 18 : that Men Are Not To Judge Of Our Happiness Till After Death
1210 : to The Same
37Chapter 19 : that To Study Philosopy Is To Learn To Die
1311 : to The Same
38Chapter 20 : of The Force Of Imagination
14Chapter 12.
39Chapter 21 : that The Profit Of One Man Is The Damage Of Another
1513 : to Mademoiselle Paulmier
40Chapter 22 : of Custom, And That We Should Not Easily Change A Law Received
1614 : to The King, Henry IV
41Chapter 23 : various Events From The Same Counsel
1715 : to The Same
42Chapter 24 : of Pedantry
1816 : to The Governor Of Guienne
43Chapter 25 : of The Education Of Children (pt. 1)
19Essays Of Michel De Montaigne
44Chapter 25 : of The Education Of Children (pt. 2)
20Chapter 2 : of Sorrow
45Chapter 26 : that It Is Folly To Measure Truth And Error By Our Own Capacity
21Chapter 3 : that Our Affections Carry Themselves Beyond Us
46Chapter 27 : of Friendship
22Chapter 4 : that The Soul Expends Its Passions Upon False Objects, Where The True Are Wanting
47Chapter 28 : nine And Twenty Sonnets Of Estienne De La Boitie
23Chapter 5 : whether The Governor Of A Place Besieged Ought Himself To Go Out To Parley
48Chapter 29 : of Moderation
24Chapter 6 : that The Hour Of Parley Dangerous
49Chapter 30 : of Cannibals
25Chapter 7 : that The Intention Is Judge Of Our Actions
50Chapter 31 : that A Man Is Soberly To Judge Of The Divine Ordinances