Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 291 Montaigne, Michel de 1533 1592 Montagne, Michel de Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Hazlitt, William Carew 1834 1913 Hazlitt, W. Carew (William Carew) Cotton, Charles 1630 1687 Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 03 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) The ceremony of the interview of princes -- That men are justly punished for being obstinate in the defence of a fort that is not in reason to be defended -- Of the punishment of cowardice -- A proceeding of some ambassadors -- Of fear -- That men are not to judge of our happiness till after death -- That to study philosophy is to learn to die -- Of the force of imagination -- That the profit of one man is the damage of another. Produced by David Widger "Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 03" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written in the late 16th century. This volume delves into various subjects such as the nature of bravery, the social customs regarding rituals and greetings, and the reflection on death and the human condition. Montaigne’s work is renowned for its introspective style and exploration of personal and cultural themes through a mix of anecdotal evidence and philosophical reasoning. The opening of this volume introduces several chapters that engage with themes of social etiquette and the expectations placed upon individuals in varying social hierarchies. Montaigne reflects on the importance of manners and civility during princely meetings, emphasizing the absurdity of rigid customs that often lead to personal discomfort. He also critiques the extremes of valor, discussing how over-eagerness can culminate in folly, and highlights the idea that cowardice, too, commands a certain societal punishment. Ultimately, the essays invite readers to consider the balance between societal expectations and personal integrity, while contemplating deeper issues like happiness, virtue, and the finality of death—establishing a thoughtful dialogue that engages with both the individual and the collective experience of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en French essays -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 147504 2025-08-02T08:12:41.429539 text/html 147325 2025-01-08T20:57:52.247926 text/html 148573 2025-08-02T08:12:47.580430 application/epub+zip 149078 2025-08-02T08:12:44.627426 application/epub+zip 116614 2025-08-02T08:12:43.462452 application/epub+zip 347750 2025-08-02T08:12:49.701437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332963 2025-08-02T08:12:46.827432 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294885 2022-09-02T10:42:11.207797 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130476 2025-08-02T08:12:41.162452 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 130267 2021-01-08T21:37:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19860 2025-08-02T08:12:49.846405 application/rdf+xml 21416 2025-08-02T08:12:43.954428 image/jpeg 4626 2025-08-02T08:12:43.704438 image/jpeg 51742 2021-01-08T21:37:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 147145 2025-08-02T08:12:41.443465 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia