Les représentations de la religion et du fait religieux dans le Journal de voyage de Michel de Montaigne (1580-1581) et les Essais (1580-1595)
This research seeks to demonstrate the impact of Michel de Montaigne’s journey through  Switzerland, Germany and Italy (1580-81) on the philosopher’s life and the writing of the final  versions of his famous Essais. To do so, this master’s thesis will analyze and compare  Montaigne’s representations of Christian and pagan architecture, religious agents and  ceremonies in the Journal de voyage and those exposed in the subsequent editions of the Essais.  The analysis of the evolution in Montaigne’s descriptions of different christian confessions and  ancient religions will allow us to determine the impact of his travel experience in time and space.  Our results reveal a conservative Montaigne in matters of religion, and an advocate for a more  interiorized religion and for the openness to others.
Essais Montaigne Religion Renaissance Voyage Egocument Representations Sacred Travel