| Description |
xxxviii, 421 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Translator's Note -- Preface -- Introduction Jean Starobinski and Otherness by Robert J. Morrissey Transparency and Obstruction 1. The Discourse on the Science and the Arts "Appearances Condemned Me" Divided Time and the Myth of Transparency Historical Knowledge and Poetic Vision -- The God Glaucus A Theodicy That Exculpates God and Man 2. Critique of Society The Primordial Innocence Work, Reflection, Pride Synthesis through Revolution Synthesis through Education 3. Solitude "Let Us Settle My Opinions Once and For All" But Is Unity Natural? Inner Conflict Magic 4. The Veiled Statue Christ Galatea Theory of Unveiling 5. La nouvelle He;loi;se Music and Transparency Elegiac Feeling -- The Feast Equality Economy Apotheosis The Death of Julie 6. Misunderstandings The Return "Unable to Utter a Single Word" The Power of Signs Amorous Communication Exhibitionism The Tutor 7. The Problems of Autobiography How to Describe Oneself? To Tell All 8. Guilty Reflection Obstacles Silence Inaction Friendships among the Plants 9. Imprisoned for Life Archived Intentions The Two Tribunals 10. The Transparency of Crystal Judgments "Alone on Earth" Essays on Rousseau Rousseau and the Search for Origins The Discourse on Inequality Rousseau and the Origin of Languages Rousseau and Buffon Fiction and Boundaries Reverie and Transmutation On Rousseau's Illness Notes -- Index |
| Summary |
"Jean Starobinski, one of Europe's foremost literary critics, examines the life that led Rousseau, who so passionately sought open, transparent communication with others, to accept and even foster obstacles that permitted him to withdraw into himself. First published in France in 1958, Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains Starobinski's most important achievement and, arguably, the most comprehensive book ever written on Rousseau. The text has been extensively revised for this edition and is published here along with seven essays on Rousseau that appeared between 1962 and 1970." --University of Chicago Press |
| Analysis |
Autobiographical prose in French Rousseau, Jean-Jacques 1712-1778 |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Translation of: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, la transparence et l'obstacle |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 379-407 |
| Notes |
Translation of: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, la transparence et l'obstacle |
| Subject |
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778.
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| LC no. |
87019050 |
| ISBN |
0226771261 |
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0226771288 (paperback) |
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