Reveries of a Solitary Walker by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
"Reveries of a Solitary Walker" is a collection of ten meditations, written as the author walks around Paris and reflects on his life. The book, written during the last years of his life, explores his feelings of isolation and detachment from a society he feels has rejected him. It delves into his thoughts on personal identity, his love for solitude, and his belief in the purity of nature. The author also reflects on his past works, his own personal tragedies, and the injustices he feels have been done to him.
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- Published
- 1782
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- French
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