Beauvoir, Simone de
Misunderstanding in Moscow
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784878252
- author:
- Beauvoir, Simone de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Cultural Heritage, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Simone de Beauvoir's novella explores the complexities of long-term relationships and the challenges of growing older. A retired French couple, Nicole and Andre, embark on a summer holiday to Russia, accompanied by Macha, Andre's daughter from a previous relationship. As they navigate the beauty and intricacies of 1960s Russia, they engage in profound debates about East-West relations, nationalism, and socialism. However, it is not these grand discussions that prove most pressing, but rather the more intimate concerns of getting older and finding meaning in life together. Through their experiences, Simone de Beauvoir sheds light on the universal human quest for understanding and connection, revealing the beauty and depth of a long-term relationship.
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