Emile or Education

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Exploring themes of education and personal development, this philosophical romance has significantly influenced educational reformers since the eighteenth century. Praised as a seminal work, it extends its impact beyond education, shaping the ideas of multiple generations. Celebrated by figures like Mirabeau, it is regarded as a masterpiece of its time and a key text in the context of French Evolution and European Romanticism. The new introduction by Professor Andre Coutet de Monvel further highlights its lasting legacy and importance in literature.