Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de Beauvoir by Ursula Tidd, published by Routledge in 2004, offers an insightful examination of the influential ideas of Simone de Beauvoir, a pivotal figure in French existentialism. This edition spans 157 pages and is presented in English, providing a comprehensive overview of Beauvoir’s contributions to gender theory and identity, particularly through her seminal work, The Second Sex.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of key themes in Beauvoir’s thought, including existentialism, ethics, and the intersections of gender studies and feminism. The book delves into her perspectives on literature, autobiography, sexuality, and the body, making it a valuable resource for students across various disciplines such as literature, cultural studies, and philosophy. This introduction to Beauvoir’s work serves as a guide through her complex ideas, facilitating a deeper understanding of her impact on feminist inquiry and debate.
Official synopsis Publisher
Simone de Beauvoir’s groundbreaking work has transformed the way we think about gender and identity. Without her 1949 text The Second Sex, gender theory as we know it today would be unthinkable. A leading figure in French existentialism, Beauvoir’s concepts of ‘becoming woman’ and of woman as ‘Other’ are among the most influential ideas in feminist enquiry and debate.
This book guides the reader through the main areas of Simone de Beauvoir’s thought, including:
*existentialism and ethics
*gender studies and feminism
*literature and autobiography
*sexuality, the body and ageing
Drawing upon Beauvoir’s literary and theoretical texts, this is the ideal introduction to her thought for students on a range of courses including literature, cultural studies, gender, philosophy and modern languages.
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