Publisher's Synopsis
The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau V1 is a memoir written by the famous philosopher and writer, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The book is divided into two volumes and provides an intimate and detailed account of Rousseau's life, from his childhood to his later years. In this volume, Rousseau focuses primarily on his early life, including his upbringing, education, and his early experiences as a writer. He also delves into his personal relationships, including his romantic affairs and his friendships with other writers and intellectuals of his time. Throughout the book, Rousseau reflects on his own character and personality, as well as his successes and failures. He also provides insights into his philosophical and political beliefs, including his views on education, society, and government. Overall, The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau V1 is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or history.1923. Translated from the French. With a preface by Edmund Wilson. Rousseau, philosopher and Father of the Romantic Movement, The Confessions is his landmark autobiography. Both brilliant and flawed, it is nonetheless beautifully written and remains one of the most moving human documents in all of literature. In this work, Rousseau frankly and sincerely settles accounts with himself in an effort to project his true image to the world. In so doing he reveals the details of a man who paid little regard to accepted morality and social conventions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
