Simone de Beauvoir: A Beginner's Guide [Paperback]

Alison Holland (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Beginner's Guide | Publication Date: March 1, 2003

Simone de Beauvoir was among the 20th century's most influential thinkers. She was a philosopher at the forefront of existentialism, a pioneering thinker on women and feminism in The Second Sex, the writer of prize-winning fiction, an autobiographical writer, and a committed political activist. Introducing her life and work in a straightforward, jargon-free way, this guide offers readings of her fiction, explores the many facets of her thought, and assesses her contribution to the intellectual debate.

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From the Publisher

This handy series from Headway offers brief yet lucid introductions to the world’s cultural icons. Each book examines the life, the work, and the legends surrounding its subject, and key terms and concepts are highlighted and clearly explained. Additionally, each chapter ends with a review section for easy reference and to help consolidate the reader’s understanding of the text.

About the Author

Alison is a senior lecturer in French at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Her Phd thesis centred around Simone de Beauvoir's Writing Practice. She has written various articles and conference papers on Simone de Beauvoir and has contributed a chapter on women for 'Aspects of Contemporary France' (Routledge).

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034085040X
• ISBN-13: 978-0340850404
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,647,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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