JeanPaul Sartre

War Diaries : Notebooks from a Phony War, 1939-40

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ISBN 13:: 9781859842386
author:: JeanPaul Sartre
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Verso
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 388
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 2.1 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:: New
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War Diaries: A Glimpse into Sartre's Philosophy and Life. Between 1939 and 1940, Jean-Paul Sartre, then stationed in Alsace as part of a meteorological unit, found spare moments to jot down notes on philosophy, literature, politics, history, and autobiography. These writings, compiled during the phony war that preceded France's invasion, showcase Sartre's intellectual curiosity and literary flair. The War Diaries offer a unique insight into Sartre's most intense and brilliant phase, anticipating themes in his later works with remarkable directness. This collection provides a fitting posthumous monument to Sartre's honest and creative spirit. Published in 1999, this volume presents an authentic portrait of the philosopher at work, making it a valuable addition to any library or for those interested in philosophy and biography.

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