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- A definitive biography of the great French essayist and thinker One of the most important writers and thinkers of the Renaissance, Michel de Montaigne (1533-92) helped invent a literary genre that seemed more modern than anything that had come before.
- About the Author: Philippe Desan is the Howard L. Willett Professor in Renaissance Literature and History of Culture at the University of Chicago and the author of many books.
- 832 Pages
- Literary Collections, Essays
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About the Book
Translation of: Montaigne: un biographie politique.Book Synopsis
A definitive biography of the great French essayist and thinker
One of the most important writers and thinkers of the Renaissance, Michel de Montaigne (1533-92) helped invent a literary genre that seemed more modern than anything that had come before. But did he do it, as he suggests in his Essays, by retreating to his chateau and stoically detaching himself from his violent times? Philippe Desan overturns this long standing myth by showing that Montaigne was constantly connected to and concerned with realizing his political ambitions--and that the literary and philosophical character of the Essays largely depends on them. Desan shows how Montaigne conceived of each edition of the Essays as an indispensable prerequisite to the next stage of his public career. It was only after his political failure that Montaigne took refuge in literature, and even then it was his political experience that enabled him to find the right tone for his genre. The most comprehensive and authoritative biography of Montaigne yet written, this sweeping narrative offers a fascinating new picture of his life and work.Review Quotes
"One of CHOICE's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2017"
About the Author
Philippe Desan is the Howard L. Willett Professor in Renaissance Literature and History of Culture at the University of Chicago and the author of many books.Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.9 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 832
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: Essays
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Philippe Desan
Language: English
Street Date: January 29, 2019
TCIN: 94362971
UPC: 9780691183008
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-1760
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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