The Early Writings of Montaigne

Montaigne's essays are among the most influential and enduring works of the Western literary tradition, but his early writings are less widely known. In this illuminating volume, Norton presents a selection of Montaigne's earlier writings, showing the development of his unique voice and perspective over time. She also offers insightful commentary and analysis, putting Montaigne's work in its historical and cultural context.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.