Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Michel De Montaigne

This collection gathers the celebrated essays and personal letters of a 16th‑century French thinker, rendered into English by Charles Cotton and refined by William Carew Hazlitt. The translator’s careful choice of language preserves the original’s intimate, conversational tone while making the ideas clear for contemporary ears. Listeners are invited into a world where philosophy meets everyday experience, as the author muses on everything from sorrow and friendship to the quirks of human judgment.

Spanning a remarkable range of subjects, the essays explore themes such as the limits of reason, the folly of vanity, the comfort of solitude, and the unpredictable nature of fortune. Each piece reads like a candid conversation, offering witty observations and honest self‑examination that still resonate today. The letters, addressed to friends, royalty, and fellow scholars, reveal the writer’s personal concerns and his keen sense of duty and curiosity.

The compilation is organized with a detailed index, allowing listeners to jump easily between topics that interest them most. Whether you seek reflections on morality, insights into social customs, or simply a thoughtful companion for quiet moments, the work provides a rich, accessible entry point into timeless questioning of the human condition.