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The Complete Essays of Montaigne

By: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Donald M. Frame - translator
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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“A faithful translation is rare; a translation which preserves intact the original text is very rare; a perfect translation of Montaigne appears impossible. Yet Donald Frame has realized this feat. One does not seem to be reading a translation, so smooth and easy is the style; at each moment, one seems to be listening to Montaigne himself - the freshness of his ideas, the unexpected choice of words. Frame has kept everything.” (Andre Maurois, The New York Times Book Review)

©1958 Donald M. Frame (Translation) (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Classics Consciousness & Thought Essays European Movements Philosophy World World Literature Thought-Provoking
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He understood challenges, trials and tribulations of life. consult him for advice and for an easy entrance into philosophy, science of life and love of living.

Let Montaigne be that philosopher friend of yours

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It's very good and the reader goes a great job in holding attention. Would definitely recommend it.

An easy way into the essays

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I began this book with the intention of having a laugh at some 16th Century sensibilities; what I got was a guide to a polymaths’ life lessons. This is better than any self help book, it dispenses wisdom with every page, frequently with the assistance of self effacing humour. The sheer breadth and depth displayed within is humbling and more than rewarding. Not only of it’s time, for its’s time but for all time.
Twill do, twill do.

Wider than a barn door and deeper than a well.

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The magic of Montaigne's Essays - one of the most touching reading experiences a person can have - is rendered in this audiobook by a really good translation and a wonderfully well sustained narration by Christopher Lane. Congratulations for this production, really excellent.

Stunning performance

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give this a go I know it may feel like a big commitment timewise but it is truly a wonderful experience

Montaigne shows that life has really changed very little from then and gives a fantastic way to view the world

As relevant today as 500 years ago and very humourous

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