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The words
Book • 1964
The Words is Jean-Paul Sartre's 1963 autobiography, which delves into his childhood and the formative years of his life.
The book is structured into two main parts: 'Reading' and 'Writing'.
Sartre recounts his early experiences, his relationship with his family, particularly his grandfather Charles Schweitzer, and his development as a writer.
The autobiography is not a straightforward account but rather a reflective and philosophical exploration of his past, blending fact and fiction.
Sartre examines his own identity, the roles he played in his childhood, and the influences that shaped his existentialist philosophy.
The work is characterized by its philosophical romanticism and classical craftsmanship, offering a unique insight into Sartre's life and thought.
The book is structured into two main parts: 'Reading' and 'Writing'.
Sartre recounts his early experiences, his relationship with his family, particularly his grandfather Charles Schweitzer, and his development as a writer.
The autobiography is not a straightforward account but rather a reflective and philosophical exploration of his past, blending fact and fiction.
Sartre examines his own identity, the roles he played in his childhood, and the influences that shaped his existentialist philosophy.
The work is characterized by its philosophical romanticism and classical craftsmanship, offering a unique insight into Sartre's life and thought.
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Mentioned by Didier Eribon as one of the books found in his mother's possession, highlighting the contrast between his mother's reading habits and his own.
My mother, the racist
