The Reveries of the Solitary Walker

This paperback edition shows signs of wear typical for its age, including some edge wear and slight creasing on the cover. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions. The spine shows no significant cracking, indicating a well-preserved copy suitable for reading and collection.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "The Reveries of the Solitary Walker" is presented here in its First Harper Colophon Edition, published in 1982. This edition, translated with a preface, notes, and an interpretative essay by Charles E. Butterworth, offers a profound insight into the reflections of one of philosophy's most influential figures. Originally published in 1782, Rousseau's work is a blend of autobiography and philosophical musings, exploring themes of solitude, nature, and introspection. The book is published by Harper Colophon Books, a division of Harper & Row, and printed in multiple cities including New York and London. This edition is distinguished by its comprehensive introduction and annotations, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of philosophical literature. This copy, identified by ISBN 0-06-090909-9, is in paperback format, showing typical signs of age but remains structurally sound. The absence of a dust jacket suggests it was issued as a paperback, aligning with the Colophon series' typical format.