Donald Murdoch Frame Boeken

The circumstances surrounding Montaigne's writings are described in a review of his life and important personal relationships

Examines the revival of Michel de Montaigne's influence, a significant philosopher during the French Renaissance, during the early 19th century. Discusses the embrace of Montaigne's views during this period, as a new interest around individual personality, ideas, and style developed.

The works of the French essayist reflect his views of morality, society, and customs in the late sixteenth century