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Pages
173
Published
1964
Language
English

Synopsis

Jean-Paul Sartre reflects on his early life and his complex relationship with literature in this acclaimed autobiography. Published in 1964, the book sees Sartre making his farewells to writing, a stance that resonated widely. Later that year, he famously declined the Nobel Prize for Literature, an award recognizing his significant influence on modern thought.

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Jean-Paul Sartre

A French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. He was one of the leading figures in 20th century French philosophy, existentialism, and Marxism, and his work continues to influence fields such as Marxist philosophy, sociology, and literary studies.

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