Julie, or the New Heloise by Philip Stewart, Jean Vache, Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Julie, or the New Heloise

Philip Stewart, Jean Vache, Jean-Jacques Rousseau

728 pages first pub 1760 (editions)

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An elegant translation of one of the most popular novels of its time. Rousseau's great epistolary novel, Julie, or the New Heloise, has been virtually unavailable in English since 1810. In it, Rousseau reconceptualized the relationship of the indi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 60%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

2.98

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