'Emile, or On Education' (French: Émile, ou De l'éducation) is a famous treatise on the nature of education and the nature of man.
The book was written by the 18th-century Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
It was published in 1762 and is considered a seminal work in the history of educational philosophy.
The book advocates for a natural education where the child's development is allowed to unfold naturally with minimal interference.
Therefore, the author of 'Emile' is J.J. Rousseau.