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Nausea

By Jean-Paul Sartre
Penguin Classics
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre is a philosophical novel set in the fictional town of Bouville, where the protagonist, Antoine Roquentin, grapples with a deep sense of existential unease. As he reflects on his life and the nature of existence, he experiences an intense feeling of "nausea," leading him to question the essence of being and reality. This introspective journey examines themes of absurdity, freedom, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by existential themes and the exploration of the human condition. It delves into the psychological struggles of personal freedom and identity, offering a profound philosophical journey that resonates with those interested in introspective and thought-provoking narratives.

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A story of the troubled life of an introspective historian, Antoine Roquentin, and an exposition of one of the most influential and significant philosophical attitudes of modern times - existentialism. It chronicles Antoine's struggle with the realisation that he is an entirely free agent in a world devoid of meaning.

The classic existentialist novel, now rejacketed in the Penguin Modern Classics eau-de-nil livery.

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In this novel, Antoine Roquentin, an introspective historian, records the disturbing shifts in his perceptions and his struggle to restore meaning to life in a continuing present and without lies.

This is Sartre's first published novel and his first extended essay on existential philosophy.

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Nausea offers a profound exploration of existential philosophy, capturing the essence of Jean-Paul Sartre's influential role in 20th-century thought. Iris Murdoch praises it as a tour de force, highlighting its significant impact on literature and philosophy. The New York Times recognises Sartre's dominant presence as the "pope" of existentialism and an international intellectual superstar.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185491

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by James Wood
  • Translated by Robert Baldick

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Philosopher, novelist, playwright and polemicist, Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the central figures in post-war European culture and political thinking. His most well-known works include The Age of Reason, Nausea, and Iron In The Soul.

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