S4 Ep93: Michel de Montaigne's Antiquated Essays
Jul 19, 202657mEp. 93S4
In this episode, the Spiders discuss the essays of Montaigne, with mixed feelings.
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In this episode, the Spiders discuss the essays of Montaigne, with mixed feelings.
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