Sartre: A Life

Sartre: A Life

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Author: Annie Cohen-Solal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear and marks to cloth cover; some tanning of spine; in otherwise good condition

Annie Cohen-Solal's Sartre: A Life presents a monumental biographical account of the seminal French philosopher and writer, Jean-Paul Sartre. This authoritative work chronicles his intellectual evolution, his foundational contributions to existentialist thought, and his intricate personal and political engagements across the 20th century. Cohen-Solal uncovers the multifaceted layers of Sartre's existence, illustrating how his profound philosophical ideas were inextricably linked with his lived experiences and the tumultuous historical landscape he navigated. The narrative details his significant relationships, his prolific literary output, and his unwavering commitment to social justice, offering readers a profound understanding of a towering figure in modern intellectual history.

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Description

Author: Annie Cohen-Solal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1985

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear and marks to cloth cover; some tanning of spine; in otherwise good condition

Annie Cohen-Solal's Sartre: A Life presents a monumental biographical account of the seminal French philosopher and writer, Jean-Paul Sartre. This authoritative work chronicles his intellectual evolution, his foundational contributions to existentialist thought, and his intricate personal and political engagements across the 20th century. Cohen-Solal uncovers the multifaceted layers of Sartre's existence, illustrating how his profound philosophical ideas were inextricably linked with his lived experiences and the tumultuous historical landscape he navigated. The narrative details his significant relationships, his prolific literary output, and his unwavering commitment to social justice, offering readers a profound understanding of a towering figure in modern intellectual history.