Simone de Beauvoir spent a lifetime practising her philosophy. Long before the publication of "The Second Sex", her classic manifesto for the liberated woman, she had determined to create herself according to her beliefs. Her 51-year partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre, and all the "contingent loves" and many paradoxes that shaped it, was all the more remarkable for the fruits of its joint labours. This biography aims to shed new light on de Beauvoir's friendships with Camus, Picasso, Genet and Giacometti, and contains ...
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Simone de Beauvoir spent a lifetime practising her philosophy. Long before the publication of "The Second Sex", her classic manifesto for the liberated woman, she had determined to create herself according to her beliefs. Her 51-year partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre, and all the "contingent loves" and many paradoxes that shaped it, was all the more remarkable for the fruits of its joint labours. This biography aims to shed new light on de Beauvoir's friendships with Camus, Picasso, Genet and Giacometti, and contains correspondence between her and her American lover, Nelson Algren. The joint authors were themselves friends of de Beauvoir.
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Add this copy of Simone De Beauvoir to cart. $21.58, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Minerva.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780749398491.
Add this copy of Simone De Beauvoir to cart. $1,304.65, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Minerva.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Simone De Beauvoir to cart. $1,304.65, fair condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Minerva.
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Fair. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
