20th Century French Literary Biography, Existentialism, 20th Century French Philosophy, Philosophers - Biography, 20th Century French Literature - Literary Criticism
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Overview
Sarte's life and ideas presented in entertaining and accessible fashion—another title in our highly successful "90 Minutes" series. "Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character. . . . I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization. "—Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe. "Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise. "—Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal".Synopsis
In Sartre in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Sartre's life and ideas, and explains their influence on man's struggle to understand his existence in the world. The book also includes selections from Sartre's writings; a brief list of suggested reading for those who wish to push further; and chronologies that place Sartre within his own age and in the broader scheme of philosophy.
Editorials
Wall Street Journal
Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.— Jim Holt
New York Times
A godsend in this era of the short attention span.— Daryl Royster Alexander
The Boston Globe
Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.— Katherine A. Powers
The New York Times
A godsend in this era of the short attention span.— Daryl Royster Alexander
The Wall Street Journal
Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.— Jim Holt
Book Details
Published
May 1, 1998
Publisher
Dee, Ivan R. Publisher
Pages
96
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781566631921