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Shakespeare'S Montaigne: The Florio Translation Of The Essays, A Selection (New York Review Books Classics)
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An Nyrb Classics Originalshakespeare, Nietzsche Wrote, Was Montaignes Best Readera Typically Brilliant Nietzschean Insight, Capturing The Intimate Relationship Between Montaignes Everchanging Record Of The Self And Shakespeares Kaleidoscopic Register Of Human Character. And There Is No Doubt That Shakespeare Read Montaignethough How Extensively Remains A Matter Of Debateand That The Translation He Read Him In Was That Of John Florio, A Fascinating Polymath, Manabouttown, And Dazzlingly Inventive Writer Himself.Florios Montaigne Is In Fact One Of The Masterpieces Of English Prose, With A Stylistic Range And Felicity And Passages Of Deep Lingering Music That Make It Comparable To Sir Robert Burtons Anatomy Of Melancholy And The Works Of Sir Thomas Browne. This New Edition Of This Seminal Work, Edited By Stephen Greenblatt And Peter G. Platt, Features An Adroitly Modernized Text, An Essay In Which Greenblatt Discusses Both The Resemblances And Real Tensions Between Montaignes And Shakespeares Visions Of The World, And Platts Introduction To The Life And Times Of The Extraordinary Florio. Altogether, This Book Provides A Remarkable New Experience Of Not Just Two But Three Great Writers Who Ushered In The Modern World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Shakespeare's Montaigne'? A: The book explores the relationship between the works of Montaigne and Shakespeare, highlighting how Shakespeare engaged with Montaigne's essays, which reflect on the self and human character.
- Q: Who are the editors of this edition? A: This edition is edited by Stephen Greenblatt and Peter G. Platt, who provide modernized text and insightful introductions.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: Is this edition a paperback or hardcover? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Shakespeare's Montaigne' published? A: The book was published on April 8, 2014.
- Q: What can readers expect from the introduction by Peter G. Platt? A: Readers can expect an introduction that delves into the life and times of John Florio, offering context for his translation of Montaigne's essays.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous ones? A: This edition features a modernized text and includes an essay by Stephen Greenblatt discussing the connections between Montaigne and Shakespeare.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is accessible and provides a thoughtful introduction to Montaigne's ideas, making it suitable for readers new to philosophy.
- Q: What genre does 'Shakespeare's Montaigne' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Essays.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic studies? A: Yes, it can serve as a valuable reference for academic studies on Montaigne, Shakespeare, and literary analysis.