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Complete Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1823 French books

Complete Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1823 French books

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Oeuvres complètes de Jean-Jacques Rousseau," which translates to "Complete Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau" These books contain a variety of his writings, including:
  • Mélanges:
    This translates to "Miscellanea" or "Various Writings" and would include a collection of essays, articles, and other shorter works by Rousseau.
  • Écrits sur la Musique:
    This means "Writings on Music," and this volume would contain Rousseau's thoughts and theories on music.
  • Dictionnaire de Musique (vol 1&2):
    This translates to "Dictionary of Music" and is a more structured work by Rousseau, containing definitions and explanations of musical terms.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Swiss philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. He was known for his influential ideas on politics, education, and literature. Some of his main ideas included the belief that humans are born good but are corrupted by society, and he advocated for a social contract between citizens and government. Rousseau also explored the importance of emotions, influencing the Romantic movement. 
All books are dated 1823 l, French in language, and have age appropriate wear to spine and foxing to pages.
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