The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
An Autobiography
"The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau" is an autobiographical work by a prominent philosopher of the Enlightenment era, who candidly shares his life story, from his humble beginnings in Geneva to his later years in exile. The book delves into his personal struggles, his intellectual journey, and his relationships, all while exploring his philosophical ideas on education, politics, and morality. The author's introspective narrative provides a unique perspective on his life and times, making it a seminal work in the history of autobiography.
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- Published
- 1782
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-800
- Original Language
- French
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- Confessions
- Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- Confissões
- Rousseau's Confessions
- The Confessions
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