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Groundbreaking romance novel that shaped European thought.

This book, La Nouvelle Héloïse, is a masterpiece that not only influenced the taste and morality of the 18th-century readers but also shaped the course of European thought. It tells the story of the passionate and tumultuous love between Saint-Preux and Julie, and Julie's journey of redemption as a faithful wife and devoted mother. Rousseau's writing style is distinct and captivating, and this novel will transport you to a world of intense emotions and profound moral dilemmas. A must-read for anyone interested in classic romance literature and the power of love.

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ISBN: 9780271006024
Date of Publication: 1987-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.44
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This landmark of the romantic movement not only greatly influenced the taste and morality of the eighteenth-century reading public but was also one of the most seminal and widely read literary works of its day. Seventy-two editions of the novel in French appeared between 1761 and 1800, and though Voltaire called its success one of the infamies of the century. It won for Rousseau a place beside the author of Candide as a director of European thought. The plot of the novel is one familiar to all literature; that of a fallen and regenerated woman. The first three parts are devoted to the celebration of the passionate, mutual love of Saint-Preux and Julie; the last three praise Julie's return to virtue as a faithful wife and dedicated mother. Professor McDowell's translation is precise but natural and conveys to the reader the distinctive flavor of Rousseau's style.
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Groundbreaking romance novel that shaped European thought.

This book, La Nouvelle Héloïse, is a masterpiece that not only influenced the taste and morality of the 18th-century readers but also shaped the course of European thought. It tells the story of the passionate and tumultuous love between Saint-Preux and Julie, and Julie's journey of redemption as a faithful wife and devoted mother. Rousseau's writing style is distinct and captivating, and this novel will transport you to a world of intense emotions and profound moral dilemmas. A must-read for anyone interested in classic romance literature and the power of love.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.