During his lifetime, Montaigne was admired more as a statesman than as an author. The tendency in his essays to digress into anecdotes and personal ruminations was seen as detrimental to proper style, rather than as an innovation; moreover, his declaration that "I am myself the matter of my book" was viewed by his contemporaries as self-indulgent. In time, however, Montaigne came to be recognised as embodying the spirit of critical thought and open inquiry that began to emerge around that time. He is best known for his sceptical remark, "Que sçay-je ?" ("What do I know?", in Middle French; "Que sais-je ?" in modern French).
Fatos principais
- Born: February 28, 1533 in Château de Montaigne, Guyenne, Kingdom of France
- Falecimento: 1592
- Área: Literature
Legado e Impacto
The influence of Michel de Montaigne extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and his written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 1592, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
Michel de Montaigne continua sendo uma das mentes mais celebradas vindas de France, prova do rico patrimônio intelectual da região.
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