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"The Reveries of a Solitary Wanderer" was a work written by Rousseau before his death. It was not completely completed and was not published during his lifetime. He even never thought of publishing it. The ten walks have no certain order or style, and even the exact writing time cannot be verified. For Rousseau himself, these ten walks are just an explanation of himself. He is trying to accept himself, his own philosophy of life, and his own explanation for his sudden failure in life. He said, "I have a strong interest in the lonely life, and I even never want to leave this life." In the final analysis, it is just a proud sigh. It was under this circumstance that "The Reveries of a Lonely Walker" became Rousseau's "most distinctive" work.

"Confessions" was written in Rousseau's tragic old age. It is an autobiographical work that defends his existence when he is surrounded by enemies on all sides. In the book, Rousseau, with a candid attitude and deep introspection, narrates his life experience of more than 50 years from his birth to his departure from St. Pierre Island in 1766, and tells all his thoughts and feelings. It's called Confession, but it's actually a work of accusation. The book records his fifty-year life experience from birth to the time he was forced to leave St. Pierre Island, recounts his tragic experience of being dependent on others as a child, denounces the injustices in life, and sympathizes with ordinary little people. When looking back on the past, the little things in life that violate moral conscience are readily apparent. "Confessions" tells all his thoughts and feelings, analyzing his behavior and inner world. "Confessions" has a delicate and ingenious conception, rich ideological content, vivid characters, and a light and refined writing style with a sense of music.