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Julie, Or The New Heloise: Letters Of Two Lovers Who Live In A Small Town At The Foot Of The Alps (Works)
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An Elegant Translation Of One Of The Most Popular Novels Of Its Time. Rousseau'S Great Epistolary Novel, Julie, Or The New Heloise, Has Been Virtually Unavailable In English Since 1810. In It, Rousseau Reconceptualized The Relationship Of The Individual To The Collective And Articulated A New Moral Paradigm. The Story Follows The Fates And Smoldering Passions Of Julie D'Etange And St. Preux, A Onetime Lover Who Reenters Julie'S Life At The Invitation Of Her Unsuspecting Husband, M. De Wolmar. The Complex Tones Of This Work Made It A Commercial Success And A Continental Sensation When It First Appeared In 1761, And Its Embodiment Of Rousseau'S System Of Thought, In Which Feelings And Intellect Are Intertwined, Redefined The Function And Form Of Fiction For Decades. As The Characters Negotiate A Complex Maze Of Passion And Virtue, Their Purity Of Soul And Honest Morality Reveal, As Rousseau Writes In His Preface, The Subtleties Of Heart Of Which This Work Is Full. A Comprehensive Introduction And Careful Annotations Make This Novel Accessible To Contemporary Readers, Both As An Embodiment Of Rousseau'S Philosophy And As A Portrayal Of The Tension And Power Inherent In Domestic Life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Julie, or the New Heloise'? A: The main theme revolves around the complex relationship between individual desires and societal expectations, exploring passion, virtue, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: 'Julie, or the New Heloise' is authored by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a prominent philosopher and writer of the 18th century.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 760 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover or only in paperback? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on October 15, 1997.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in literary history? A: The novel is significant for its innovative form as an epistolary work and for redefining the relationship between feelings and intellect in fiction.
- Q: Who are the main characters in 'Julie, or the New Heloise'? A: The main characters are Julie d'Etange, St. Preux, and M. de Wolmar.
- Q: What type of readers would find this novel accessible? A: Contemporary readers interested in philosophy, moral dilemmas, and historical literature would find this novel accessible due to its comprehensive introduction and annotations.
- Q: Does the book include any additional content? A: Yes, it includes a comprehensive introduction and careful annotations to enhance understanding of Rousseau's philosophy and the context of the narrative.