Words

Book Details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House

• Author: Jean-Paul Sartre

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780141183466

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 160

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:

Words is Jean-Paul Sartre's autobiographical reflection on his early years, offering readers a rare glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped one of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century. Sartre recounts his childhood in France, particularly the years following the early death of his father, during which he was raised by his grandfather. This period, marked by the provincialism of pre-World War I France, provides the backdrop to Sartre's intellectual and imaginative development.

The narrative in Words delves into the complexities of Sartre's childhood—his vivid imagination, his passion for reading and writing, and the deep illusions that accompanied his early life. Through this self-analysis, Sartre reflects on the conditions of his upbringing and the influences that led to the development of his existential philosophy.

Key Features:

• Autobiographical Insight: Sartre’s personal recollections offer a unique perspective on the man behind the philosophy.

• Self-Analysis: This book is a brilliant work of self-reflection, shedding light on the mind of one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers.

• Philosophical Background: Words provides essential context to Sartre's existentialist ideas, revealing the intellectual roots of his later works.

• Historical Context: Sartre paints a vivid picture of his childhood in a world still trapped in the remnants of the 19th century, before the cataclysmic changes of the First World War.

For readers interested in the intersection of personal history and philosophy, Words is an essential work that enhances the understanding of Sartre's existentialist views.