
A J O U R N E Y ROUND MY ROOM
PREFACE.
I. A Book of Discoveries.
II. Eulogy of the Journey.
III. Laws and Customs.
IV. Latitude and Topography.
V. The Bed.
VI. For Metaphysicians.
VII. The Soul.
VIII. The Animal.
In this witty, introspective travelogue the narrator turns the confines of his own bedroom into a vast, imagined landscape. Over forty‑two days of enforced seclusion he maps the familiar objects around him, treating each piece of furniture, a stray beam of light, or a humble book as if it were a foreign country to be explored. The narrative blends gentle humor with sharp observations about the human desire for escape, turning the ordinary into a source of endless curiosity.
The work is as much a meditation on freedom and imagination as it is a charming chronicle of a makeshift expedition. Written in the elegant prose of an 18th‑century French mind, it offers listeners a graceful mix of philosophical musings and lively anecdotes, all while remaining grounded in the simple pleasures of quiet contemplation. It invites anyone—whether a seasoned reader or a casual listener—to discover how a single room can become a world of its own.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2020-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1763–1852
Best known for turning house arrest into a witty literary adventure, this Savoyard writer brought charm, irony, and a surprisingly modern eye to everyday life. His short, playful books helped make him a memorable voice of early nineteenth-century French literature.
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