How to Live How to Live Sarah Bakewell

How to Live

Montaigne's Life Explored Through One Question and Twenty Answers

by Sarah Bakewell

★ 4.5 21 min read

About This Book

Published in 2010, this work presents dual narratives: a biographical portrait of Michel de Montaigne and an examination of his Essays – the literary form he created from scratch. Throughout, readers encounter practical wisdom drawn from Montaigne's experiences that remains applicable today.

Who Should Read This?

  • Scholars interested in Stoic, Epicurean, and Skeptic philosophical traditions seeking to understand their most remarkable inheritor
  • Readers passionate about biographical accounts of literary figures and intellectuals
  • Those curious about Montaigne’s contributions and personal history

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