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This volume gathers together all the classic critical texts on Simone de Beauvoir's work as a feminist, novelist and philosopher. The essays are divided into three sections examining her fiction, life, and famous work ""The Second Sex"". In her introduction, Elizabeth Fallaize examines how de Beauvoir's work has been read over time, contextualizes those readings within the evolution of feminism, and looks at her changing role within contemporary culture and thought.

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This collection brings together some of the most significant articles published by feminist theorists analyzing the breadth and depth of [Beauvoir].... - Tikkun ... for any undergraduate or general reader. - Choice Taken together, these critical texts offer students a good introduction to important interpretations of Beauvoir's varied works....Fallaize's useful introduction will situate Beauvoir for any undergraduate or general reader. - Choice, 1/99

This collection brings together some of the most significant articles published by feminist theorists analyzing the breadth and depth of [Beauvoir].... <br>- Tikkun <br>... for any undergraduate or general reader. <br>- Choice <br> Taken together, these critical texts offer students a good introduction to important interpretations of Beauvoir's varied works....Fallaize's useful introduction will situate Beauvoir for any undergraduate or general reader. <br>- Choice, 1/99 <br>

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Elizabeth Fallaize

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