Les Rêveries du Promeneur Solitaire : Ouvrage faisant suite aux Confessions

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reveries_of_the_Solitary_Walker Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_R%C3%AAveries_du_promeneur_solitaire

Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-05-24