Category: Michel de Montaigne
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography: literary hints and clues
In literary criticism, there is a current that regards all works of literature as autobiographical, even when the author had no intention of speaking about […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (5 of 5): joy until the last minute
Some people are so afraid of dying that they waste hundreds of hours trying to protect themselves against the normal risks of life. They fear […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (4 of 5): the pinnacle years
When things are falling apart and everything seems lost, we might just as well enjoy ourselves. Once we realize that our days are counted, there […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (3 of 5): dealing with chronic illness
People always show their true colours in times of crisis. We can then recognize our true friends, true priorities, and the best and worst parts […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (2 of 5): his momentous decision
The most intriguing aspect in the biography of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is his decision, when he was in his late thirties, to abandon a […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s biography (1 of 5): his early years
I consider the French essayist Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) one of the most underrated philosophers in history. He is not on the same level as […]
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The hidden message in Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
Learning to fish is more valuable than getting a free meal, because the former can feed us for a lifetime. Methods are far more valuable […]
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Key elements in Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
The essay titled “Of the Useful and the Honourable” offers a compelling illustration of the literary legacy left by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). The essay […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s literary legacy
Three words suffice me to summarise the literary legacy of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592): Think for yourself. In each of his essays, he calls for […]
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The role of purpose in the literary analysis of Montaigne’s essays
Naive individuals can prove ineffective because of their inability to grasp other people’s motivation. They fail to take notice of discrepancies, overlook danger signals, and […]
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