Michel de Montaigne / 3 Volume Set Montaigne's Essays Book One Book Two Book

Description: (3 Volume Set) Montaigne's Essays, Book One; Book Two; Book Three THE FOLIO SOCIETY Author: de Montaigne, Michel; Florio, John (Trans.); Swift, Graham (Intro.) Title: (3 Volume Set) Montaigne's Essays, Book One; Book Two; Book Three THE FOLIO SOCIETY Publication: London: The Folio Society, 2006 Description: Hardcover. LACKS SLIPCASE. 9 1/2" X 6 1/2". xiv, 356pp.; vi, 519pp.; 377pp. Volumes are bound in marbled paper over boards with spines backed in blue cloth and stamped in decorative gilt. Very gentle rubbing to corners of boards. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bindings are square and sound. This set lacks the Folio Society issued slipcase.ABOUT THIS SET:Michel de Montaigne was one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance, singlehandedly responsible for popularising the essay as a literary form. In 1572 Montaigne retired to his estates in order to devote himself to leisure, reading and reflection. There he wrote his constantly expanding 'assays', inspired by the ideas he found in books contained in his library and from his own experience. He discusses subjects as diverse as war-horses and cannibals, poetry and politics, sex and religion, love and friendship, ecstasy and experience. But, above all, Montaigne studied himself as a way of drawing out his own inner nature and that of men and women in general. The Essays are among the most idiosyncratic and personal works in all literature and provide an engaging insight into a wise Renaissance mind, continuing to give pleasure and enlightenment to modern readers.(Publisher). Very good. Seller ID: 15836 Subject: Decorative Bindings, Philosophy & The History of Ideas You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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