Jean-Jacques Rousseau
By: Peter V. Conroy.
Series: Twayne's world authors series ;; TWAS 873. French literature; Twayne's world author series ;; TWAS 873.; Twayne's world author series.
Publisher: Twayne Publishers; Prentice Hall International
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York; London; Mexico City
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
Subjects: Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Description: Conroy (French, U. of Illinois, Chicago) presents an overview of Rousseau's life and work and looks closely at themes and issues running through his writings. He first gives a biographical sketch of the philosopher, and moves on to analyze his Discourses, his letters, and the works Julie, The Social Contract, Emile, The Confessions, and The Reveries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-165) and index.