The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Volume

Name: The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Volume X
Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau

This work is a philosophical autobiography that explores the author's life and experiences from childhood to adulthood. It is divided into twelve books, each of which examines a different period in his life. Book X focuses on the author's later years, during which he reflects on his past actions and decisions. He discusses his relationships with others, including his friends and enemies, and grapples with the consequences of his own behavior. Throughout the work, the author engages in self-criticism and introspection, examining his own flaws and weaknesses as well as the societal norms that shaped him. His narrative is characterized by a sense of honesty and candor, which provides insight into the human condition. The Confessions is a foundational text of modern Western philosophy, influencing thinkers such as Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche. It remains a significant work in the history of ideas, offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human nature.

By Jean Jacques Rousseau · First published 1782 · Genre: Autobiography, Philosophy, Literary Non-fiction · 26,687 words

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The extraordinary degree of strength a momentary effervescence had given me to quit the Hermitage, left me the moment I was out of it. I was scarcely established in my new habitation before I frequently suffered from retentions, which were accompanied by a new complaint; that of a rupture, from which I had for some time, without knowing what it was, felt great inconvenience. I soon was reduced to the most cruel state. The physician Thieiry, my old friend, came to see me, and made me acquainted with my situation. The sight of all the apparatus of the infirmities of years, made me severely feel that when the body is no longer young, the heart is not so with impunity. The fine season did not restore me, and I passed the whole year, 1758, in a state of languor, which made me think I was almost at the end of my career. I saw, with impatience, the closing scene approach. Recovered from the chimeras of friendship, and detached from everything which had rendered life desirable to me, I saw nothing more in it that could make it agreeable; all I perceived was wretchedness and misery, which prevented me from enjoying myself. I sighed after the moment when I was to be free and escape from my enemies. But I must follow the order of events.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau
Date: 1782 CE
Language: English
Genres: Autobiography, Philosophy, Literary Non-fiction, Romanticism, Social Critique
Length: 26,687 words
Structure: 1 section, 164 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Autobiography — The work is a personal account of the author's life, detailing his experiences and reflections.
Philosophy — It explores themes of human nature, society, and morality, reflecting the author's philosophical inquiries.
Literary Non-fiction — The narrative combines factual recounting with literary style, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
Romanticism — The text embodies elements of Romantic thought, emphasizing emotion and individualism.