Jean-Jacques: The Early Life and Work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1712-1754

by Maurice Cranston

Book Overview

In the first volume of his trilogy, noted political philosopher Maurice Cranston draws from original manuscript sources to trace Rousseau's life from his birth in provincial obscurity in Geneva, through his youthful wanderings, to his return to Geneva in 1754 as a celebrated writer and composer.

" An] admirable biography which is as meticulous, calm, reasonable, and judicious as its subject is passionate and tumultuous."--Keith Michael Baker,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226118622
• ISBN13: 9780226118628
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"