Publisher's Synopsis
Rousseau and Romanticism is a book written by Irving Babbitt that delves into the philosophical and literary movements of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores the influence of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature. Babbitt's analysis of Rousseau's ideas and their impact on Romanticism is both comprehensive and insightful. He examines Rousseau's belief in the innate goodness of humanity and his rejection of reason and civilization, which he saw as corrupting influences. Babbitt also explores how these ideas were picked up by Romantic writers such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley, who celebrated the beauty of nature and the importance of individual experience.The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Rousseau's philosophy and its impact on Romanticism. The first section examines Rousseau's views on human nature and society, the second section looks at his ideas about education and the role of the individual in society, and the third section explores his influence on Romantic literature.Overall, Rousseau and Romanticism provides a detailed and engaging analysis of the philosophical and literary movements that shaped the modern world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of modern literature.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.
