The Confessions Of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Illustrated by William Sharp, 1955
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The Confessions Of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Illustrated by William Sharp, 1955

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The Confessions Of Jean-Jacques RousseauThe Anonymous Translation Into English Of 1783 & 1790 Revised and CompletedBy A. S. B. Glover, With A New Introduction by Mr. GloverIllustrations by William SharpILLUSTRATEDIN ORIGINAL SLIPCASEPublisher: The Heritage Press, New YorkCopyright: 1955
In telling his own story, Rousseau narrates the birth of his revolutionary philosophy: "I mean to present my fellow-mortals with a man in all the integrity of nature, and this man shall be myself." His memories of childhood celebrate the pure state of nature, inspiring his treatise on education, Émile, while his conflicts with the French authorities shape the political philosophy of his Social Contract. Alive with psychological drama, featuring a famously unreliable narrator, the Confessions are rightly considered the first modern autobiography.CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Hardcover in Slipcase. The slipcase is worn along edges and corners. Beige canvas boards are in excellent shape wi

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