Rousseau And The Sentimentalists

By James Russell Lowell

Book Overview

""Rousseau and the Sentimentalists"" is a book written by James Russell Lowell that explores the influence of French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the literary movement of sentimentalism. The book delves into the themes of individualism, emotion, and nature that were central to Rousseau's philosophy and how they were reflected in the works of sentimental writers such as Laurence Sterne, Oliver Goldsmith, and Samuel Richardson. Lowell also examines the impact of Rousseau's ideas on American literature, particularly in the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Through his analysis of Rousseau's philosophy and its influence on sentimentalism, Lowell provides a comprehensive understanding of the literary and cultural trends of the 18th and 19th centuries.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Among My Books, by James Russell Lowell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766194515.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142547344X
• ISBN13: 9781425473440
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"