The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau now for the First Time Completely translated into English without Expurgation

English translation of Jean Jacques Rousseau's controversial autobiography in two volumes. English translation. An autobiographical work by Jean Jacques Rousseau originally published in 1782-9 in four volumes. This covers up to 1765, the first 33 years of the philosopher's life, and published posthumously. It is considered controversial due to the truthful nature of its contents, which confessed to wrongdoings and shameful moments in the life of Rousseau, although its accuracy was soon contested.Illustrated with portrait to each volume, as well as thirteen full page etchings by Edmond Hedouin. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's uniform full cloth bindings with titles to spine label. Externally very smart with few minor marks to back strips. Bookplate with ink inscriptions and previous ownership inscriptions to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.