Weep and Laugh How We Weep and Laugh at the Same Thing by Michel de Montaigne Synopsis: A selection of charming essays from a master of the genre exploring the contradictions inherent to human thought, words and actions. (Taken from Goodreads page) Review A collection of short essays from the man responsible for the essay […]
Serpents and Pearls Travels in the Land of Serpents and Pearls by Marco Polo Synopsis: In this selection from Marco Polo’s famous travel book, the intrepid Venetian describes the customs of India, recounts the story of the king who died eighty-four times and explains how to retrieve diamonds from snake-infested caves… (Taken from Goodreads page) […]