JeanJacques Rousseau

Reveries of the Solitary Walker

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ISBN 13:
9780199563272
author:
JeanJacques Rousseau
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
19.56 x 1.02 x 12.7 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.14

Description

Rousseau's final work, Reveries of the Solitary Walker, is a deeply personal account of his thoughts and ideas gathered during his solitary walks. Written in his final years of exile from society, this work reflects Rousseau's introspective nature as he seeks to understand himself and find happiness. In these pages, Rousseau finds solace in nature, botany, and meditation, using his walks as a means of self-discovery and safeguarding against the societal pressures that sought to deny him peace. This new translation is accompanied by an introduction and notes that provide valuable context for understanding the work's historical, literary, and intellectual significance. A powerful expression of Rousseau's tortured soul, Reveries of the Solitary Walker offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential philosophers.

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