Bekentenissen by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A candid, introspective autobiography that traces the narrator’s life from childhood into adulthood, openly recounting his experiences, passions, mistakes and moral struggles; it blends vivid personal memories with psychological self-examination and a constant effort to justify and understand his choices, exploring themes of sincerity, the corrupting influence of society, the complexity of human motives, and the pursuit of authenticity while establishing a new model of personal confession and self-portraiture.

Published
1782
Nationality
Genevan
Length
Unknown
Pages
400-500 pages
Original Language
French
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Alternate Titles
- Bekentenissen
- Confessions
- Les Confessions
- The Confessions

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