Simone De Beauvoir
The Mandarins
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393318838
- author:
- Simone De Beauvoir
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 608
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of intellectual society in post-war Paris. Through the interconnected stories of its characters, Beauvoir examines the emotional and philosophical currents of her time.
This engrossing drama delves into the inner lives of those around her, including notable figures from the literary world, as she navigates her own desires and public life. With its intricate web of relationships and nuanced exploration of human emotions, The Mandarins is a moving and thought-provoking read.
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