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Frederick II, King of Prussia
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This chapter looks at Jean-Jacques Rousseau's letter to Frederick II, King of Prussia, on July 10 or 11, 1762. This letter was probably never sent. Rousseau begins the letter by admitting that he has spoken much ill of the king and that perhaps he will say more. However, since he was driven out of France, Geneva, and the canton of Bern, he seeks asylum in Neuchâtel. Acknowledging that he does not deserve any favor from the king, Rousseau nevertheless declares that he was in the king's power and that he wanted to be so. He says that the king can dispose of him as the king pleases.
Title: Frederick II, King of Prussia
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This chapter looks at Jean-Jacques Rousseau's letter to Frederick II, King of Prussia, on July 10 or 11, 1762.
This letter was probably never sent.
Rousseau begins the letter by admitting that he has spoken much ill of the king and that perhaps he will say more.
However, since he was driven out of France, Geneva, and the canton of Bern, he seeks asylum in Neuchâtel.
Acknowledging that he does not deserve any favor from the king, Rousseau nevertheless declares that he was in the king's power and that he wanted to be so.
He says that the king can dispose of him as the king pleases.
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