Project Gutenberg 2015-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 1643 Montaigne, Michel de 1533 1592 Montagne, Michel de Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Michaud Michaud, Général Michaud, General Essais de Montaigne (self-édition) - Volume I Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne) Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed "Essais de Montaigne" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written in the late 16th century. This seminal work explores a myriad of subjects concerning human nature, personal experiences, and the complexities of life while employing a reflective and personal style. The collection aims to examine the self and human conditions, addressing themes such as emotions, morality, and the essence of being human. The opening of "Essais de Montaigne" sets the stage for Montaigne's introspective exploration of human emotions and morality. He addresses the reader directly, revealing his intent to present a candid portrait of himself, devoid of pretense, and discussing how his personal reflections are meant to resonate universally. Montaigne uses historical examples to illustrate the various human responses to emotions like compassion and sadness, emphasizing the differences in character and virtue. His observations blend personal narrative with broader philosophical questions, inviting readers to ponder the intricate dynamics of human experience and the nature of existence itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr French essays PQ Text FR Philosophie, Religion et Morale Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: French Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 2454031 2025-08-19T12:22:33.182269 text/html 2547243 2024-10-24T17:10:04 text/html 1184902 2025-08-19T12:24:25.896204 application/epub+zip 1220422 2025-08-19T12:23:18.498526 application/epub+zip 941933 2025-08-19T12:22:55.779161 application/epub+zip 2001143 2025-08-19T12:24:45.281098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1576702 2025-08-19T12:23:43.964396 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1298274 2022-09-22T05:02:39.492023 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1946738 2025-08-19T12:22:27.013305 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1926950 2024-10-24T17:10:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17631 2025-08-19T12:24:45.507099 application/rdf+xml 8896 2025-08-19T12:22:56.146158 image/jpeg 2162 2025-08-19T12:22:55.968140 image/jpeg 1145962 2025-08-19T12:22:33.376246 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia