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The Age of Reason

By Jean-Paul Sartre
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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In The Age of Reason by Jean-Paul Sartre, the narrative follows Mathieu Delarue, a philosophy lecturer navigating existential questions and personal dilemmas in pre-World War II Paris. Deeply introspective, Mathieu grapples with concepts of freedom, responsibility, and societal expectations, all while dealing with a crisis in his personal life. Sartre's exploration keenly examines the often tumultuous journey towards self-awareness and authenticity.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the depths of existential philosophy through rich character studies and compelling narrative. With a focus on personal freedom and responsibility, it offers a vivid portrayal of the complexities of human decision-making against the backdrop of pre-war Paris.

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The Age of Reason

Mathieu Delarue, a philosophy teacher, has so far managed to contain sex and personal freedom in separate compartments. But now he is in trouble, trying to raise 4,000 francs to procure a safe abortion for his mistress, Marcelle. Beyond all this, filtering an uneasy light on his predicament, rises the threat of the coming of the Second World War.

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Set in the volatile Paris summer of 1938, The Age of Reason follows two days in the life of Mathieu Delarue, a philosophy teacher, and his circle in the cafes and bars of Montparnasse.

Mathieu has so far managed to contain sex and personal freedom in conveniently separate compartments. But now he is in trouble, urgently trying to raise 4,000 francs to procure a safe abortion for his mistress, Marcelle. Beyond all this, filtering an uneasy light on his predicament, rises the distant threat of the coming of the Second World War.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Age of Reason by Jean-Paul Sartre has been described as entertaining with well-observed characters. Critics note the characters are conscientiously and intelligently studied, offering depth and insight into the human condition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185286

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by David Caute
  • Translated by Eric Sutton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Jean-Paul Sartre Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Philosopher, novelist, playwright and polemicist, Jean-Paul Sartre is thought to have been the central figure in post-war European culture and political thinking. His most well-known works, all of which are published by Penguin, include THE AGE OF REASON, NAUSEA and IRON IN THE SOUL.

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