A Journey Round My Room (1871)

A Journey Round My Room is a travelogue written by Xavier de Maistre in 1794. The book is a unique account of a journey that takes place entirely within the confines of the author's bedroom. De Maistre, who was under house arrest at the time, uses his confinement as an opportunity to explore his surroundings in a way that he had never done before.The book is divided into forty-two chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's room. De Maistre describes the objects in his room in great detail, using them as a springboard for philosophical musings on a wide range of topics, from the nature of existence to the meaning of life.Despite its seemingly limited scope, A Journey Round My Room is a rich and engaging work that offers a unique perspective on the world. De Maistre's prose is elegant and poetic, and his observations are often insightful and thought-provoking. The book is a testament to the power of the human imagination and the capacity of the mind to find meaning and beauty in even the most mundane of surroundings.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.