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The Second Sex

By Simone de Beauvoir
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The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir is a seminal work in feminist philosophy and psychology, examining the historical, cultural, and social constructs that have shaped the female experience. De Beauvoir explores the significance of women's rights, gender inequality, and identity, arguing for liberation from traditional roles and advocating a path towards equality. The book delves into how women have been perceived and the impact of these perceptions on both personal and societal levels.
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The Second Sex

'One is not born, but rather becomes, woman'

First published in Paris in 1949, The Second Sex by Simone de Beavoir was a groundbreaking, risqué book that became a runaway success.

Required reading for anyone who believes in the equality of the sexes.A long awaited, highly acclaimed new translation of Simone De Beauvoir's landmark work.

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Required reading for anyone who believes in the equality of the sexes. A long-awaited, highly acclaimed new translation of Simone de Beauvoir's landmark work.

One is not born, but rather becomes, woman

First published in Paris in 1949, The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir was a groundbreaking, risqué book that became a runaway success. Selling 20,000 copies in its first week, the book earned its author both notoriety and admiration.

Since then, The Second Sex has been translated into forty languages and has become a landmark in the history of feminism. Required reading for anyone who believes in the equality of the sexes, the central messages of The Second Sex are as important today as they were for the housewives of the forties.

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Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex is hailed as a masterpiece and remains incredibly relevant, highlighting the persistent need for women's liberation. It is celebrated for its insightful exploration of marriage, sexuality, and the emotional complexities of relationships, grounded in de Beauvoir's own experiences. The work is lauded for its lucid translation and expanded content, inviting both loyal readers and new audiences to engage with its powerful feminist ideas.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099499381

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Constance Borde
  • Translated by Sheila Malovany-Chevallier
  • Introduction by Sheila Rowbotham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 941g

Pages: 848

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Simone de Beauvoir

About the Author

Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris in 1908. In 1929 she became the youngest person ever to obtain the agregation in philosophy at the Sorbonne, placing second to Jean-Paul Sartre. She taught at the lycees at Marseille and Rouen from 1931-1937, and in Paris from 1938-1943. After the war, she emerged as one of the leaders of the existentialist movement, working with Sartre on Les Temps Mordernes. The author of several books including The Mandarins (1957) which was awarded the Prix Goncourt, de Beauvoir was one of the most influential thinkers of her generation. She died in 1986.

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