Michel de Montaigne

Created the personal essay with his Essais, a sprawling, intimate inquiry into himself and human nature that influenced philosophy, literature and the very way modern people reflect on their own lives.

Major Works

• The Essais (Essays)

Impact Analysis

Montaigne created a new way of writing and thinking — the essay — turning honest self-scrutiny into a path to universal human truths.

Historical influence score: 80/100

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