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Title: The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 01" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is an autobiographical work written in the 18th century, specifically during the Enlightenment period. This foundational text in the development of modern autobiography offers profound insights into the author’s life, thoughts, and emotions as he exposes his inner self, aiming to present an honest portrayal of his experiences and character. At the start of this volume, Rousseau introduces his intentions with striking frankness, declaring his aim to reveal the essence of his being “in all the integrity of nature.” He recounts his childhood in Geneva, the complex relationships with his parents, and the formative experiences that shaped his sensitive and original nature. Rousseau reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his family on his formative years, and his early passions, showcasing both his vulnerabilities and intellectual inclinations. His narrative also begins to hint at the contradictions within his character, particularly in how societal expectations conflicted with his intrinsic desires, setting up a journey of self-exploration that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778
EBook No.: 3901
Published: Dec 6, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778
Subject: Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 01
Note: Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 01" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is an autobiographical work written in the 18th century, specifically during the Enlightenment period. This foundational text in the development of modern autobiography offers profound insights into the author’s life, thoughts, and emotions as he exposes his inner self, aiming to present an honest portrayal of his experiences and character. At the start of this volume, Rousseau introduces his intentions with striking frankness, declaring his aim to reveal the essence of his being “in all the integrity of nature.” He recounts his childhood in Geneva, the complex relationships with his parents, and the formative experiences that shaped his sensitive and original nature. Rousseau reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his family on his formative years, and his early passions, showcasing both his vulnerabilities and intellectual inclinations. His narrative also begins to hint at the contradictions within his character, particularly in how societal expectations conflicted with his intrinsic desires, setting up a journey of self-exploration that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778
EBook No.: 3901
Published: Dec 6, 2004
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778
Subject: Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.