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The confessions of J.J. Rousseau, citizen of Geneva. To which are added the Reveries of a solitary walker and a new collection of letters from the author. Translated from the French

1790 Paratext Forms: Preface Paratext Functions: Hermeneutical English

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uncertainty William Combe
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The confessions of J.J. Rousseau, citizen of Geneva. To which are added the Reveries of a solitary walker and a new collection of letters from the author. Translated from the French translation has paratext

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This is the translator's preface to the Letters, which take up volume 3 to 5. Translator explains that they should be considered the continuation of the Confessions, covering Rousseau's adult years. Praises Rousseau's genius.