| Author |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 |
| Title |
Les Rêveries du Promeneur Solitaire
Ouvrage faisant suite aux Confessions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Les Rêveries du Promeneur Solitaire" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau is a philosophical reflection written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a sequel to Rousseau's earlier autobiographical writings, particularly his "Confessions," and is composed of a series of contemplative essays that capture the thoughts and feelings of an increasingly isolated man. The central theme revolves around Rousseau's introspection and self-examination during the twilight of his life as he seeks solace and understanding within himself, amidst a world that has turned hostile towards him. The opening of the text presents Rousseau reflecting on his profound sense of solitude following years of public animosity and rejection. He grapples with the duality of his existence — a once sociable individual now alienated from humanity. He expresses a deep yearning to reconnect with his internal world and converse with his own soul. As he navigates these thoughts, he acknowledges the unjust nature of his situation and the acceptance of his fate, revealing a blend of melancholy and tranquility. This sets the stage for a series of meditative explorations of his thoughts and feelings, as he seeks meaning amidst the light of his past experiences and the darkness of his current isolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Nature
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| Subject |
Happiness
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| Subject |
Self-perception
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65434 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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