Le Deuxième Sexe: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The Second Sex (French: Le Deuxième Sexe) is a 1949 book by the French existentialist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, in which the author discusses the treatment of women throughout history. Beauvoir researched and wrote the book in about 14 months between 1946 and 1949. She published the work in two volumes: Facts and Myths (Les faits et les mythes), and Lived Experience (L’expérience vécue). Some chapters first appeared in the journal Les Temps modernes. One of Beauvoir’s best-known books, The Second Sex is often regarded as a major work of feminist philosophy, and as the starting inspiration point of second-wave feminism.
Quick facts about Le Deuxième Sexe
- Title: Le Deuxième Sexe
- Author: Simone de Beauvoir
- First published: 1949
- Genre: women, sex, feminism
- OpenLibrary ID: OL767941W
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Le Deuxième Sexe by Simone de Beauvoir is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Le Deuxième Sexe about?
**The Second Sex** (French: *Le Deuxième Sexe*) is a 1949 book by the French existentialist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, in which the author discusses the treatment of women throughout history.
Who wrote Le Deuxième Sexe?
Le Deuxième Sexe was written by Simone de Beauvoir.
When was Le Deuxième Sexe published?
Le Deuxième Sexe was first published in 1949.
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