Collected Works of Paul Valery, Volume 9

Exploring the influential writers who shaped Valéry's thoughts and interests, this collection of essays and speeches delves into figures like Descartes, Nietzsche, and Proust. Each piece reflects on the impact these authors had on Valéry's intellectual landscape. Additionally, the volume includes an appendix featuring the first extensive English selection from Valéry's personal notebooks, the Cahiers, offering further insight into his reflections and inspirations.