Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Selected Essays of Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else.

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Baron's Marvellous Underground Journey - Ingersoll Lockwood

Baron's Marvellous Underground Journey - Ingersoll Lockwood

Baron's Marvellous Underground Journey by Ingersoll Lockwood invites listeners to delve into a fantastical adventure that captivates the imagination with its vivid storytelling. This intriguing tale t...

31 Jul 6h 8min

An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae - Edward Jenner

An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae - Edward Jenner

"An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae" by Edward Jenner presents a groundbreaking exploration of the relationship between smallpox and cowpox, culminating in the development...

30 Jul 3h 35min

Against The Grain or Against Nature - Joris-Karl Huysmans

Against The Grain or Against Nature - Joris-Karl Huysmans

"Against The Grain or Against Nature" by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a captivating exploration of the life of the reclusive aesthete Duc Jean Floressas Des Esseintes, who seeks to create artificial paradis...

29 Jul 9h 14min

Early explorations in New South Wales A collection - Richard Hind Cambage John Price

Early explorations in New South Wales A collection - Richard Hind Cambage John Price

"Early Explorations in New South Wales: A Collection" chronicles the daring expeditions led by John Wilson and John Price in the late 18th century, as they ventured into the uncharted interior of Aust...

28 Jul 2h 1min

Human Sacrifice - John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

Human Sacrifice - John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

"Human Sacrifice" by Lord Acton is a thought-provoking essay that challenges the prevailing notion that the practice of human sacrifice was solely a mark of barbarity. In response to the correspondenc...

27 Jul 1h 56min

Essays Irish and American - John Butler Yeats

Essays Irish and American - John Butler Yeats

"Essays Irish and American" by John Butler Yeats offers a compelling glimpse into the literary life of his era, reflecting on the artistic landscape that shaped his experiences and insights. As the fa...

26 Jul 2h 24min

Centuries of Meditations - Thomas Traherne

Centuries of Meditations - Thomas Traherne

"Centuries of Meditations" by Thomas Traherne presents a profound exploration of the connections between God, nature, and humanity through a series of reflective paragraphs. Traherne's visionary insig...

22 Jul 7h 55min

Across the Reef The Marine Assault of Tarawa - Joseph H Alexander

Across the Reef The Marine Assault of Tarawa - Joseph H Alexander

"Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa" by Joseph H. Alexander delves into the pivotal World War II battle at Tarawa Atoll, where American forces faced formidable Japanese defenses. The narrat...

21 Jul 3h

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