Confessions, volumes 1 and 2

Confessions, volumes 1 and 2, written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau and published in 1782, is a pioneering work of autobiographical literature. It offers an introspective examination of Rousseau's life, detailing his childhood and adolescence with a candidness that explores both his virtues and vices. This work is notable for its deep psychological insight and its influence on later writers, particularly in the realm of self-exploration and narrative style. The 1903 edition is a censored version of the original text.