About Michel de Montaigne
Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592) was a French philosopher and essayist, renowned for developing the literary form of the personal essay. His seminal work, "Essais," explores a wide range of topics, from friendship and death to self-identity and cultural relativism, reflecting his skeptical and introspective worldview. Montaigne's innovative approach to writing and thought has had a profound influence on both literature and philosophy, marking him as a key figure in the Renaissance.
