Author |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 |
Title |
The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 07
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Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_(Rousseau)
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Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau — Volume 07" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is an autobiographical work penned in the early 18th century. This volume focuses on Rousseau's personal reflections, chronicling his emotional journey and tumultuous experiences, especially regarding his relationships and societal perceptions. In this installment, Rousseau methodically explores his past, his passions, and the complexities of his character as he seeks to reveal the truth of his innermost self. At the beginning of this volume, Rousseau introduces his narrative after a two-year hiatus from writing. He reflects on his peaceful yet mediocre youth, noting a sharp contrast with the adversities he later faced. The opening delves into his memories and sentiments, expressing a desire to share his authentic self while acknowledging the challenges posed by recalling painful experiences. Rousseau recounts his interactions with notable figures in Lyon as he embarks on his journey to Paris, highlighting his aspirations in music and literature. The opening sets a contemplative tone, revealing Rousseau’s introspection and the emotional weight his experiences carry as he embarks on a quest for self-understanding amidst external strife and personal doubts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778
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Subject |
Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
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Text |
EBook-No. |
3907 |
Release Date |
Dec 6, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 9, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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