An Analysis of Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex

by Rachele Dini

Book Overview

Simone de Beauvoir's 1949 book The Second Sex is a masterpiece of feminist criticism and philosophy. An incendiary take on the place of women in post-war French society, it helped define major trends in feminist thought for the rest of the 20th century, and its influence is still felt today.

The book's success owes much to Beauvoir's brilliant writing style and passion, but both are rooted in the clarity of her critical thinking skills...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191212758X
• ISBN13: 9781912127580
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Macat Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"