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WRITING AGAINST DEATH
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR |
| By: |
Susan Bainbrigge |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£56.30 |
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| ISBN 10: |
9042018453 |
| ISBN 13: |
9789042018457 |
| Publisher: |
BRILL |
| Pub. date: |
1 January, 2005 |
| Series: |
Faux Titre 262 |
| Pages: |
246 |
| Description: |
Much has been written on Simone de Beauvoir, one of France's leading intellectual figures of the 20th century. This study aims to re-evaluate her autobiographical oeuvre, exploring its place in relation to the French autobiographical canon, and in the light of various theorisations of autobiography. It is suitable for scholars in the field. |
| Synopsis: |
Much has been written on Simone de Beauvoir, one of France's leading intellectual figures of the 20th century. The sheer volume of her autobiographical writings testifies to her indefatigable questioning of the nature of existence and her personal and public engagement in the world over the best part of a century. This study aims to re-evaluate her extensive autobiographical ÷uvre, exploring its place in relation to the French autobiographical canon, and in the light of recent theorisations of autobiography. It presents readings which engage critically with existentialism, feminist theory, and autobiography studies generally, in particular focusing on the question of `autothanatography', a term developed by theorists such as Jacques Derrida and Louis Marin. A new reading of the autobiographies via the lens of thanatos is presented with questions of gender in mind, and the nature of autobiography as genre is also explored more fully with particular attention paid to narrative voice. Close readings of the autobiographical ÷uvre combine with contextual details, critical overviews and links to recent developments in critiques of Beauvoir's fiction and philosophy. The study would be of particular interest to scholars in the following areas: 20th century French literature and culture; Autobiography studies; Literary theory; existentialism; Women's studies. |
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Netherlands |
| Imprint: |
Editions Rodopi B.V. |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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