The New Héloïse (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- First Published: 1761
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Philosophical
- Time of Work: Early eighteenth century
- Setting: Switzerland
- Principal Characters: Julie d’Étange, Baron d’Étange, Saint-Preux, Claire, Lord Edward Bomston, Monsieur de Wolmar
- Genres: Long fiction, Philosophical realism, Epic
- Subjects: Love or romance, Marriage, Eighteenth century, Duels or dueling, Switzerland or Swiss people, Tutors or tutoring
- Locales: Switzerland
The Story:
Saint-Preux, a young Swiss with unusual talents and sensibilities, was accepted by Madame d’Étange as tutor for her daughter Julie and Claire, Julie’s cousin. Under Saint-Preux’s instruction the women made excellent progress, until Claire went away to visit her own family, about a year after Saint-Preux had been selected as tutor. During her absence Saint-Preux revealed his love for Julie. After some solicitation, the woman admitted that she, too, was hopelessly in love. The young people viewed their situation as desperate, for the Baron d’Étange, Julie’s...
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