"Montaigne and Shakespeare" is an interesting book written by the famous British philosopher and historian John MacKinnon Robertson. In his work, he explores the parallels between the work of the great French essayist Michel de Montaigne and the vast works of William Shakespeare. The author successfully reveals both similarities and differences in the views and means of expression of these two outstanding thinkers and writers. The book "Montaigne and Shakespeare" allows the reader to delve into the world of literature, philosophy and humanitarian sciences, examining them through the prism of two outstanding figures of history. Robertson offers readers new perspectives on the work of Montaigne and Shakespeare, viewing it in a new light and worthy of the attention of fans of literature and philosophy.