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Montaigne

This Frenchman was born into the nobility, and his works are the subject of this book.

Donald Frame

This man is responsible for having translated this massive body of writings into modern English.

Seneca

This Roman playwright is mentioned repeatedly by the author throughout the book.

Lucretius

This Roman's wisdom is often quoted one sentence at a time in the "Apology to Raymond Sebond".

Ovid

This person was an ancient Greek author of erotic poetry.

Gauls

These ancient people inhabited the area of modern France in the time of the Romans.

Plato

This Athenian philosopher is noted for having established an institution of higher learning.

Aristotle

This influential Macedonian philosopher is mentioned only briefly by the author, citing his advice about proper marrying age.

King Henry II

The author cites this English leader was being upright and honorable.

Marie

This is one of that names of the...

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