Julie, or the New Heloise

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the form of an epistolary novel, meaning it consists of letters between characters.
• The work became one of the most popular novels of the 18th century and had a significant influence on European literature.
• The book explores themes of love, morality, and social critique, which were innovative for its time.
• The main characters of the novel, Julie and Saint-Preux, embody the ideals of romantic love and the inner struggle between passion and duty.
• The novel is also known for its picturesque descriptions of nature, reflecting the author's philosophical views on the harmony between man and the surrounding world.