Writing and Constructing the Self in Great Britain in the Long Eighteenth Century

This volume explores the notion of the 'self' as it was elaborated and expressed by philosophers, novelists, churchmen, poets and diarists in the Enlightenment. The questions raised by the twelve essays and the introduction, explore the unity, diversity and fragility of a recognisably modern self. -- .

Acest volum exploreaza notiunea de „eu” asa cum a fost elaborata si exprimata de filozofi, romancieri, oameni de biserica, poeti si diaristi din Iluminism. Intrebarile ridicate de cele douasprezece eseuri si introducere exploreaza unitatea, diversitatea si fragilitatea unui eu modern recunoscut.