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. 174 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 17 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) Of vanity. Produced by David Widger "Essays of Michel de Montaigne — Volume 17" by Michel de Montaigne is a philosophical essay written during the late 16th century. This volume is part of a larger collection that explores personal reflections on a varied range of topics, such as human nature, society, and life itself. The essays intertwine personal anecdotes and observations, inviting readers to ponder deeper truths about vanity and existence in light of Montaigne's musings. The opening of this essay focuses on the theme of vanity, where Montaigne critiques the act of writing about vanity itself, acknowledging the inherent contradiction in such an endeavor. He reflects on the superficiality of societal concerns and the overwhelming nature of trivialities that plague human existence. Using anecdotes and historical references, Montaigne critiques the actions of those who engage in pointless discussions and idle pursuits, suggesting that true wisdom lies in self-knowledge and a reflective mindset. Throughout the beginning, Montaigne’s candidness about his own imperfections and preferences reveals his earnest desire for understanding amidst life's chaos, setting the tone for his philosophical explorations in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.6 (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 191607 2025-08-02T08:14:45.492350 text/html 191428 2025-01-08T21:00:06.523761 text/html 162564 2025-08-02T08:14:51.960873 application/epub+zip 164712 2025-08-02T08:14:48.810332 application/epub+zip 133771 2025-08-02T08:14:47.691347 application/epub+zip 369091 2025-08-02T08:14:54.419759 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357312 2025-08-02T08:14:51.260818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319161 2022-09-02T10:44:18.399776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172065 2025-08-02T08:14:45.222361 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 171872 2021-01-08T21:38:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19321 2025-08-02T08:14:54.600772 application/rdf+xml 21367 2025-08-02T08:14:48.193286 image/jpeg 4619 2025-08-02T08:14:47.940339 image/jpeg 67430 2021-01-08T21:38:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 161667 2025-08-02T08:14:45.509339 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia