Michel de Montaigne: The Complete Essays (Annotated)

This annotated edition features Charles Cotton's complete translation of Montaigne’s groundbreaking Essays, exploring a wide range of topics through the lens of a self-examining mind that evolves and revises its opinions in real time. Originally written as private notes for his family, Montaigne’s work offers a candid, modern approach to introspection, emphasizing doubt and self-awareness across personal, philosophical, and societal issues. The edition also includes a critical study on the book's innovative nature, a biographical portrait, and detailed notes on the text's translation history—all presented without abridgment or alteration.