Five 18th-century French Books by Jean-Jacques Rousseau

SKU: 19342

US$450 US$498
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This exceptional collection features five antique books by the renowned French philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau, offering a glimpse into his profound influence on Western thought. Included in the collection are Les Confessions, Rousseau's introspective autobiography; La Nouvelle Héloïse, a romantic novel exploring love and morality through the letters of two lovers; Émile, ou De l'Éducation, a treatise on education that proposes how children should be raised to maintain their innate goodness; Du Contrat Social, Rousseau's pivotal work on political theory and the social contract; and Narcisse, ou L'Amant de Lui-Même, a satirical play on self-love and vanity. Each book, dated from M.DCC.LXX (1770) and M.DCC.XL (1740), encapsulates the enduring legacy of Rousseau's ideas.

Heavy wear and rustic condition consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 6¼" x 4" x 2" each
Approx. overall 16cm x 10cm x 5cm each

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