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Zusatztext "The time has long been ripe for a new scholarly biography of Montaigne, and no one is better positioned to execute it than Philippe Desan. . . . Montaigne: A Life prove as up-to-date as conceivably possible and clearly stands as the new reference work for any question involving Montaigne’s life, political career, or how the two intersect with the Essays. . . . Translated by the expert hands of Steven Rendall and Lisa Neal . . . Montaigne: A Life stands as a reference work, a page-turner, and an important work of original scholarship all rolled into one." ---George Hoffmann, Sixteenth Century Review Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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! turning his back on the world! and stoically detaching himself from his violent times? In this definitive biography! Philippe Desan! one of the world's leading authorities on Montaigne! overturns this longstanding myth by showing that Montaigne was constantly concerned with realizing his political ambitions--and that the literary and philosophical character of the Essays largely depends on them. The most comprehensive and authoritative biography of Montaigne yet written! this sweeping narrative offers a fascinating new picture of his life and work. Zusammenfassung 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, turning his back on the world, and stoically detaching himself from his violent time...
