Essays of Michel de Montaigne - Volume 08

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592

Contributor:

Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913

Cotton, Charles, 1630-1687

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Essays of Michel de Montaigne - Volume 08" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays likely written during the late 16th century. This volume includes essays that delve into various topics, such as the nature of war, ancient customs, and the complexities of human emotions and actions. Montaigne explores these themes through personal reflections and references to classical texts, engaging with ideas about the human condition, knowledge, and morality. The opening portion introduces readers to Montaigne's thoughts on war horses, diving into historical references and anecdotes about equestrian practices in warfare, illustrated through examples from different cultures. He reflects on the training of horses for specific roles in battle and the various customs associated with their use, including the experiences of historical figures like Caesar and Alexander. As the essay progresses, Montaigne contemplates the relationship between horses and their riders, emphasizing the significance of knowledge, skill, and the interpretation of experience in both personal and collective histories. This thoughtful examination sets the tone for the reflective nature of his essays, inviting readers to consider the broader implications of these seemingly specific topics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Of war-horses, or destriers

Of ancient customs

Of Democritus and Heraclitus

Of the vanity of words

Of the parsimony of the ancients

Of a saying of Caesar

Of vain subtleties

Of smells

Of prayers

Of age.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essays_(Montaigne)

Release date is 2004-11-01