Rousseau and Romanticism

This hardcover edition is an ex-library copy from Wentworth Military Academy, showing typical library markings. The spine displays wear, particularly at the top and bottom edges, with some fraying. The cover is worn but intact, and the binding remains secure, despite some visible wear along the spine. There is no dust jacket present.

"Rousseau and Romanticism" by Irving Babbitt, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston and New York, is a significant exploration of Romanticism's philosophical underpinnings. This 1930 sixth impression reflects the continued interest in Babbitt's critique of Romantic ideals. Babbitt, a Harvard professor, offers a rigorous analysis of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influence on Romantic thought, making this work a staple in both philosophical and literary studies. Though not a first edition, this copy is valuable for its historical context and scholarly insight. The book is ex-library, with the usual markings, but remains a solid addition for collectors interested in early 20th-century literary criticism. The absence of a dust jacket and some wear on the spine and cover edges are noted, but the binding remains intact, preserving the integrity of this classic text.