Julie, or the New Heloise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Letters of Two Lovers Who Live in a Small Town at the Foot of the Alps
This novel follows the story of a passionate and forbidden love affair between Julie, a virtuous and married woman, and Saint-Preux, her tutor. Set in the mid-eighteenth century, it explores the complexities of romantic love and societal norms, and the tragic consequences that often follow from violating these norms. The novel is known for its exploration of the nature of love and the conflicting duties of love, honor, and social responsibility.
The 1244th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1761
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
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La Nouvelle Héloïse
Julie, ou la Nouvelle Héloïse
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)