- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Icon Books Ltd; New edition edition (1 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1840460660
- ISBN-13: 978-1840460667
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.1 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 667,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This text places Sartre's thinking in the context of the 20th century debate on the nature and function of literature, and especially the concept of politically "committed" literature which he so valued. It also explores his ideas about Marxism, his enthusiasm for the 1968 student rebellion, and his support for the liberation of Third World countries from Western imperialism. The book also looks at the impact of his unusual childhood, and its effects on his view of French bourgeois society.
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Philip Thody was Professor of French Literature and Head of the Department of French at the Univerisity of Leeds until his retirement in 1993. He has written studies of Barthes, Anouilh, Camus, Genet, Huxley, Proust and Sartre. He is also the author of Introducing Barthes.
Howard Read recently graduated from the Royal College of Art and is now working as a freelance illustrator. In 1997, he won the student prize in the Folio Society Golden Jubilee competition.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As part of the 'introducing' series, this is effective. It provides a concise yet also detailed explanation of the basic themes of Sartre's life, opinions, philosophy and works. The biographical details were presented in an interesting way, and the synopses of each work were helpful, and were well tied in to the rest of the material. The layout of the book itself is magazine-like rather than giving block text, which makes it easy to dip into for snippets, although this made it difficult to read right through. The illustrations can feel a little patronising (especially if you are reading this as a way in to Sartre's own writing)- someone has obviously decided that such complex ideas need to be provided in a 'fun' or 'easy' way, so that we don't get too bored. This guide only works as a first encounter with the man himself, and I found it rather stimulated interest than answered deep and complex questions about the nature of his philosophy. In brief, it is, as it promises, an introduction to Sartre, but is unlikely to give much insight to those who have already read some of Sartre's work.
Format:Paperback
This book is thought provoking, explains Sartre's ideas simply and without pretense, but remains light and easy to read. (A difficult task to say the least.)
The other reviewers have stated how there maybe is not enough depth, but in my opinion, it is the way in which the ideas have been clearly presented without laborious analysis that is this books forte.
A great introduction to Sartre that will make you want to find out more.
The other reviewers have stated how there maybe is not enough depth, but in my opinion, it is the way in which the ideas have been clearly presented without laborious analysis that is this books forte.
A great introduction to Sartre that will make you want to find out more.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I completely agree with the other reviewer. This is a very readable introduction to the life and work of Sartre, but I found it a little too basic at times. I thought that there was too much description of Sartre's life, and not enough description of his ideas.Nevertheless, it's one of the best introductions around for someone who knows nothing about Sartre or existentialism.
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