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Simone de Beauvoir: A Beginner's Guide
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Product Description
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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3275763 in Books
- Published on: 2003-03-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 96 pages
Editorial Reviews
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).
