Rousseau And The Sentimentalists

""Rousseau and the Sentimentalists"" is a book written by James Russell Lowell that explores the impact of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau on the literary movement known as sentimentalism. Lowell argues that Rousseau's ideas about the importance of emotions and the natural world had a profound influence on writers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, who sought to create works that evoked strong feelings in their readers. The book examines the work of several prominent sentimentalists, including Laurence Sterne, Oliver Goldsmith, and Henry Mackenzie, and analyzes how their writing reflects Rousseau's ideas. Lowell also considers the broader cultural and political implications of Rousseau's philosophy, particularly in relation to the French Revolution. Overall, ""Rousseau and the Sentimentalists"" offers a fascinating look at the intersection of literature, philosophy, and history during a pivotal period in European intellectual history.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.