Sartre, JeanPaul
Nausea (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185491
- author:
- Sartre, JeanPaul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Jean-Paul Sartre's Nausea is a seminal work of Existentialist fiction that explores the human condition through the eyes of its protagonist, Antoine Roquentin. In a deeply personal and philosophical narrative, Roquentin chronicles his inner turmoil, grappling with the meaning of existence and the nature of reality. As Roquentin's thoughts unfold, a pervasive sense of nausea emerges, a feeling that permeates every aspect of his being. This overwhelming sensation is not just a physical response, but a philosophical and psychological one, as Roquentin struggles to come to terms with the world around him. Sartre's masterful exploration of Roquentin's inner world offers a profound insight into the human experience. Through Roquentin's struggles, Sartre dramatizes the core tenets of his Existentialist creed, raising fundamental questions about the nature of existence, time, and human consciousness. This powerful and thought-provoking novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, and the human condition.
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