The Complete Essays of Montaigne by Michel Eyquem Montaigne (English) Hardcover

Description: The Complete Essays of Montaigne by Michel Eyquem Montaigne, Donald M. Frame "The Frame translation of the complete essays was initially published in 1957 in The complete works of Montaigne."--T.p. verso. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This new translation of Montaignes immortal Essays received great acclaim when it was first published in The Complete Works of Montaigne in the 1957 edition. The New York Times said, "It is a matter for rejoicing that we now have available a new translation that offers definite advantages over even the best of its predecessors," and The New Republic stated that this edition gives "a more adequate idea of Montaignes manner, his straight and unpretentious style, than any of the half-dozen previous English translations."In his Essays Montaigne warns us from the outset that he has set himself "no goal but a domestic and private one"; yet he is one author whose modernity and universality have been acclaimed by each age since he wrote. Probing into his emotions, attitudes, and behavior, Montaigne reveals to us much about ourselves.As new editions of the Essays were published during his lifetime, Montaigne interpolated many new passages-often of considerable length. This volume indicates the strata of composition, so that the reader may follow the development of Montaignes thought over the years. The detailed index provides a convenient means of locating the many famous passages that occur throughout the work. Long Description This new translation of Montaignes immortal Essays received great acclaim when it was first published in The Complete Works of Montaigne in the 1957 edition. The New York Times said, "It is a matter for rejoicing that we now have available a new translation that offers definite advantages over even the best of its predecessors," and The New Republic stated that this edition gives "a more adequate idea of Montaignes manner, his straight and unpretentious style, than any of the half-dozen previous English translations." In his Essays Montaigne warns us from the outset that he has set himself "no goal but a domestic and private one"; yet he is one author whose modernity and universality have been acclaimed by each age since he wrote. Probing into his emotions, attitudes, and behavior, Montaigne reveals to us much about ourselves. As new editions of the Essays were published during his lifetime, Montaigne interpolated many new passages--often of considerable length. This volume indicates the strata of composition, so that the reader may follow the development of Montaignes thought over the years. The detailed index provides a convenient means of locating the many famous passages that occur throughout the work. Details ISBN0804704856 Short Title COMP ESSAYS OF MONTAIGNE Pages 908 Publisher Stanford University Press Language English Translator Donald M. Frame ISBN-10 0804704856 ISBN-13 9780804704854 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 844.3 Year 1958 Imprint Stanford University Press Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Translated from French Birth 1533 Death 1592 Edition 1st Edited by Donald M. Frame Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780804704854 UK Release Date 1958-06-01 AU Release Date 1958-06-01 NZ Release Date 1958-06-01 US Release Date 1958-06-01 Author Donald M. Frame Publication Date 1958-06-01 Alternative 9780804704861 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159743287;

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