Oxford Handbook of Montaigne
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Author Description
In 1580, Michel De Montaigne (1533-1592) Published A Book Unique In Its Title And In Its Content: Essays. A Literary Genre Was Born. At First Sight, The Essays Resemble A Patchwork Of Personal Reflections, But They Engage With Questions That Animate The Human Mind, And They Tend Toward A Single Goal: To Live Better In The Present And To Prepare For Death. For This Reason, Montaigne's Thought And Writings Have Been A Subject Of Enduring Interest Across Disciplines. This Handbook Brings Together Essays By Prominent Scholars, Who Examine Montaigne's Literary, Philosophical, And Political Contributions And Who Assess His Legacy And Relevance Today In A Global Perspective. The Chapters Of This Handbook Offer A Sweeping Study Of Montaigne Across Different Disciplines And In A Global Perspective.
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THE THESIS
*This volume investigates the enduring intellectual, political, and literary significance of Michel de Montaigne’s Essays within the context of early modern thought and contemporary global perspectives.* Edited by Philippe Desan, a leading scholar in the field, the handbook compiles contributions from an international array of experts. The text utilizes historical, philological, and philosophical analysis to evaluate how Montaigne’s work transitioned from a personal project into a foundational literary genre that continues to inform modern discourse.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of Montaigne’s political thought and his involvement in the French Wars of Religion.
- Examinations of the humanist tradition, rhetorical strategies, and the publishing history of the Essays.
- Comparative studies linking Montaigne to figures such as Shakespeare, Descartes, and La Boétie.
- Investigations into Montaigne’s perspectives on the New World, education, and the self.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on academic analysis and does not serve as a biographical narrative or a simplified introduction for casual readers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of Renaissance literature frequently identify this handbook as a definitive, high-level resource for advanced research on Montaigne. Experts highlight the text's academic density and its success in bridging the gap between historical context and modern philosophical relevance.
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Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0190215356
ISBN-13:
9780190215354
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