Eloisa

Eloisa, or A Series of Original Letters is a classic epistolary novel by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Originally published in 1761, the novel tells the tragic love story of Julie and her tutor, Saint-Preux, through their exchange of letters. Their passionate and intellectual connection defies social conventions, leading to heartbreak and moral dilemmas.Rousseau’s exploration of love, virtue, and societal expectations resonated deeply with readers, shaping the Romantic movement. 'Eloisa' remains a significant work, offering insight into the complexities of human relationships and the power of individual emotion against the backdrop of societal constraints. Its themes of forbidden love and the conflict between passion and reason continue to captivate and provoke thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.