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Jean-Jacques Rousseau And The Cosmopolitan Spirit In Literature: A Study Of The Literary Relations Between France And England During The 18th Century

Jean-Jacques Rousseau And The Cosmopolitan Spirit In Literature: A Study Of The Literary Relations Between France And England During The 18th Century

Texte, Joseph
Matthews, J. W.

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismFrench History

ISBN10: 1163246549
ISBN13: 9781163246542
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jean-Jacques Rousseau And The Cosmopolitan Spirit In Literature is a scholarly study of the literary relations between France and England during the 18th century, focusing on the influential philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Written by Joseph Texte, the book examines Rousseau's role in the development of a cosmopolitan literary spirit, which sought to bridge the cultural divide between nations and promote a shared sense of humanity. Drawing on a range of literary sources, including novels, plays, and essays, Texte explores the ways in which Rousseau's ideas were received and adapted by writers in both France and England, and how they contributed to a wider cultural exchange between the two countries. The book offers a detailed analysis of the key themes and motifs in Rousseau's work, including his emphasis on individualism, nature, and the social contract, and shows how these ideas influenced the literary movements of the time. Overall, Jean-Jacques Rousseau And The Cosmopolitan Spirit In Literature provides a rich and nuanced account of the intellectual and cultural history of the 18th century, shedding light on the complex interplay between literature, philosophy, and politics in this pivotal period of European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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