| Author |
Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592 |
| Translator |
Hagfors, Edvin, 1866-1943 |
| Uniform Title |
Essais. Finnish
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| Title |
Tutkielmia: Valikoima
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 26.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Johdanto -- Tekijä lukijalle -- Joutilaisuudesta -- Erilaisista puhujalahjoista -- Ketään ei voi kehua onnelliseksi ennen hänen kuolemaansa -- Kuoleman halveksimisesta -- Tottumuksen voimasta ja miksi en saisi liian helposti muuttaa hyväksyttyä lakia -- Kasvatuksesta -- La Boétien "Vapaaehtoinen orjuus" -- Ystävyydestä -- Voittoisat tappiot -- Cato runoilijain ylistämänä -- Yksinäisyydestä -- Tutkielmieni tyylistä -- Kuinka käsittelen aiheitani -- Rukouksista -- Tekojemme epäjohdonmukaisuudesta -- Isästäni -- Amyotin Plutarkhos-käännöksestä -- Kidutuksesta -- Onko sallittua puhua itsestään -- Isien rakkaudesta lapsiinsa -- Eri kirjailijoista -- Julmuudesta -- Raimond de Sebondin puolustus -- Viiteselitykset.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Tutkielmia: Valikoima" by Michel de Montaigne is a collection of philosophical essays written in the late 16th century. This work reflects on various themes and questions central to human existence, morality, and knowledge, showcasing Montaigne's introspective style and skepticism. It is a testament to Montaigne's explorations into the nature of self, society, and the philosophical ideas of his time. At the start of this collection, Montaigne introduces his work with a personal note, stating that his writings are meant for the comfort and remembrance of his friends and family. The opening essays delve into concepts like idleness, the nature of eloquence, the uncertainty of happiness, and the inevitability of death. These themes not only demonstrate Montaigne's reflective approach but also signal his belief in the importance of personal experiences and the philosophical inquiries that arise from them. Through a mixture of historical examples and personal anecdotes, Montaigne establishes a framework for his argument that emphasizes the complexity of human existence and the necessity of understanding oneself amidst the chaos of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French essays -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45445 |
| Release Date |
Apr 21, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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