Michel de Montaigne

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'No one characteristic clasps us purely and universally in its embrace.'<br/>
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Glittering essays by the Renaissance master of the form, exploring contradictions in human thoughts and actions.

Born in 1533, Montaigne studied law and spent a number of years working as a counsellor before devoting his life to reading, writing and reflection. He died in 1586.

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