Sartre, JeanPaul
Huis clos: Pièce en un acte
- ISBN 13:
- 9782072790416
- author:
- Sartre, JeanPaul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gallimard
- language:
- French
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 1.7 x 10.8 x 10.8 centimetres (0
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Huis clos: Pièce en un acte by Jean-Paul Sartre is a thought-provoking play that explores the human condition through everyday conversations. Set in a Second Empire-style salon, three individuals from different walks of life find themselves trapped in a state of eternal self-reflection. As they engage in dialogue and attempts to seduce each other, they are forced to confront their own existence and the nature of reality. This work is part of Sartre's philosophical inquiry into the concept of "the other," which he explores in his earlier work L'Être et le Néant. Published in 1944, Huis clos is a landmark of French theatre, blending the conventions of comedy with metaphysical themes. Its enduring success can be attributed to its unique blend of everyday dialogue and profound philosophical ideas, making it a significant work of contemporary French theatre.