A Journey Round My Room (1871) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104005153)

A Journey Round My Room is a travelogue written by French author Xavier de Maistre and published in 1871. The book is an account of the author's imaginary journey around his own room, during which he reflects on various aspects of life and the world around him. De Maistre's journey takes him through every corner of his room, from the bed to the window, and he describes the objects and furnishings he encounters along the way in great detail. Along the way, he muses on a range of philosophical and existential topics, including the nature of time, the meaning of life, and the relationship between the self and the world. The book is notable for its innovative and imaginative approach to travel writing, and for its exploration of the inner world of the human mind. It has been widely praised for its lyrical prose and its ability to inspire readers to see the world around them in a new light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Xavier de Maistre
ISBN-10: 1104005158
ISBN-13: 9781104005153
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2009
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d