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“Each man bears the entire form of the human condition.”
— Michel de Montaigne
Why It's Lindy
Montaigne invented the essay. His method — honest, digressive, self-examining, sceptical — is still the template for personal non-fiction writing. Shakespeare read him; Bacon learned from him.
About This Volume
Montaigne's collection of personal reflections on everything from cannibals to experience. The inventor of the essay form.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Essays?
Montaigne invented the essay. His method — honest, digressive, self-examining, sceptical — is still the template for personal non-fiction writing. Shakespeare read him; Bacon learned from him.
What is Essays about?
Montaigne's collection of personal reflections on everything from cannibals to experience. The inventor of the essay form.
