Kirkpatrick, Kate
Becoming Beauvoir: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350047174
- author:
- Kirkpatrick, Kate
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Simone de Beauvoir's life was one of unconventional relationships and intellectual pursuits. A philosopher, writer, and feminist icon, she challenged societal norms with her work, including the influential "The Second Sex". However, despite her success, she often felt overshadowed by those around her, particularly in her personal life. New material has recently come to light, revealing the ingenuity of Beauvoir's own philosophy and the importance of other lovers in her life. This biography draws on previously unpublished diaries and letters to tell the story of how Simone de Beauvoir became herself, shedding new light on a complex and fascinating figure.
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