The contradictions of freedom
philosophical essays on Simone de Beauvoir's The mandarins
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Contributions
- Scholz, Sally J. - Contributor
- Mussett, Shannon M. - Contributor
Publication
2005 - State University of New York Press, Albany, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
61,000 words, Guess
Page Count
244 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3299638M
- ISBN-100791465594
- OCLC Control Number57186180
- Library of Congress Control Number2004027812
- Goodreads763634
Classifications
- DDC843/.914
- LCCB2430.B344 C66 2005
Description
"This collection examines the various contradictions of freedom in Simone de Beauvoir's The Mandarins, the tumultuous epic about the personal and political lives of post-World War II French intellectuals. Fifty years after its publication, Beauvoir's book transcends the narrow confines of time and place to speak powerfully to audiences today. Contributors address political turmoil, collective responsibility, individual choice and commitment, love relationships, subjectivity, art, and freedom. With an extensive introduction that explores the historical period surrounding France after World War II, Beauvoir's own account of the novel's creation, and the initial reception of the novel around the world, this book is a companion to Beauvoir's celebrated novel."--Jacket.
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