02102cam a22003133u 4500 12009 UtSlPG 20260610133303.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 B Roland Holst-Van der Schalk, Henriette, 1869-1952 Jean Jacques Rousseau: Een beeld van zijn leven en werken Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Marc D’Hooghe "Jean Jacques Rousseau: Een beeld van zijn leven en werken" by Henriëtte Roland Holst is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Jean Jacques Rousseau, a pivotal figure in the Enlightenment, chronicling his journey from his youth in Geneva, through his struggles and adventures in Paris, to the evolution of his thoughts and works. The opening of the book begins with an exploration of Rousseau's early life, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Geneva, a city marked by the influence of Calvinism. It describes his family background, his father's shortcomings, and the nurturing relationship he had with his aunt after his mother's death. As the narrative progresses, it details Rousseau's childhood experiences, including his early literary influences and emotional development, setting the stage for his later philosophical inquiry. It portrays a sensitive young boy whose perception of the world is shaped by love, freedom, and the rigid societal constraints of his time, ultimately leading him to a life of wandering, creativity, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rationalism Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12009 53429 53429