Five Essays

Originally published in 1922, this volume contains five of John Florio's renowned English translations of Montaigne's essays.

Montaigne (Author), John Florio (Translated by)

9781107695160, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 January 2013

96 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm, 0.11 kg

Originally published in 1922 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains five of John Florio's renowned English translations of Montaigne's essays. The text was largely derived from the third edition of Florio's 1603 translation, which was published in 1632. A short editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Montaigne and Florio.

Note
Book I: 1. By divers meanes men come unto a like end
3. Our affections are transported beyond our selves
Book II: 4. Of exercise or practice
5. Of bookes
Book III: 6. Of coaches.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]