About “A Journey Around My Room”
A Journey Around My Room is a 1794 book by Xavier de Maistre, written during a 42-day confinement in his room after participating in an illegal duel. The work takes the form of a travelogue, describing the contents of his room and including imaginary situations and dialogues. It explores the idea that pleasure can be found in everyday surroundings. The author expresses regret at returning to society. The book was first published in English in 1871. A sequel, A Nocturnal Expedition Around My Room, was published in 1825. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1794