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"This book is written with restrained emotion and a literalness, a faithfulness to fact, that is very moving coming from a woman whom we have known as dedicated to abstractions. This is a difficult book to read as it must have been a difficult book to write . . . Unsparing in its depiction of a human being in her inevitable encounter with extinction, it illustrates the general tragedy of the human condition through a particularized instance. A book of near despair, yet dignified."
--"Library Journal"
"This book is written with restrained emotion and a literalness, a faithfulness to fact, that is very moving coming from a woman whom we have known as dedicated to abstractions. This is a difficult book to read as it must have been a difficult book to write . . . Unsparing in its depiction of a human being in her inevitable encounter with extinction, it illustrates the general tragedy of the human condition through a particularized instance. A book of near despair, yet dignified."
--"Library Journal"
This book is written with restrained emotion and a literalness, a faithfulness to fact, that is very moving coming from a woman whom we have known as dedicated to abstractions. This is a difficult book to read as it must have been a difficult book to write . . . Unsparing in its depiction of a human being in her inevitable encounter with extinction, it illustrates the general tragedy of the human condition through a particularized instance. A book of near despair, yet dignified.
"Library Journal""
"This book is written with restrained emotion and a literalness, a faithfulness to fact, that is very moving coming from a woman whom we have known as dedicated to abstractions. This is a difficult book to read as it must have been a difficult book to write . . . Unsparing in its depiction of a human being in her inevitable encounter with extinction, it illustrates the general tragedy of the human condition through a particularized instance. A book of near despair, yet dignified."
--Library Journal
-This book is written with restrained emotion and a literalness, a faithfulness to fact, that is very moving coming from a woman whom we have known as dedicated to abstractions. This is a difficult book to read as it must have been a difficult book to write . . . Unsparing in its depiction of a human being in her inevitable encounter with extinction, it illustrates the general tragedy of the human condition through a particularized instance. A book of near despair, yet dignified.-
--Library Journal
Simone de Beauvoir was born in Paris in 1908. In 1929 she became the youngest person ever to obtain the agregation in philosophy at the Sorbonne, placing second on the exam to Jean-Paul Sartre. She taught at lycees in Marseille and Rousen from 1931 to 1937, and in Paris from 1938 to 1943. After World War II, she emerged as one of the leaders of the existentialist movement, working with Sartre on Les Temps Modernes. The author of many acclaimed works, de Beauvoir was one of the most influential thinkers of her generation. She died in 1986.
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1975. paperback. Good clean copy with a little age & shelf wear. Ex libris with usual labels to front end papers. Toned however text is clear and remains a good reading copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KSG0039251
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: Good. 1975. paperback. Good clean copy with a little age & shelf wear. Ex libris with usual labels to front end papers. Toned however text is clear and remains a good reading copy. . . . . Seller Inventory # KSG0039251
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Seller: M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Good. English language. The front cover shows a photograph of flowers in a vase. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item. Seller Inventory # 287184
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002769842
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Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
Condition: Muy bueno. : En 'Una muerte muy dulce', Simone de Beauvoir narra con una honestidad conmovedora los últimos días de su madre. A través de sus recuerdos y reflexiones, la autora explora la relación entre madre e hija, el dolor ante la pérdida y la aceptación de la muerte como parte inevitable de la vida. Este relato íntimo y personal se convierte en una reflexión universal sobre la condición humana y la fragilidad de la existencia. EAN: 9780140029673 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: A Very Easy Death Autor: Simone de Beauvoir Editorial: Penguin Idioma: en Páginas: 96 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-02-12-ab0eccad
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Seller: BOOKSTALLblog, Thessaloniki, Greece
Paperback. Condition: Good+. 4th reprint. A 4th reprint good+ paperback, minor signs of wear on cov. as in image, text block tight/clean. 96p. 18X11cm. Synopsis: In this work Simone De Beauvoir records her mother's death from cancer. It shows the agonies of "a very easy death", the clinical humiliations of a proud woman, and the unforeseen flashes of love and hostility at the bedside. Seller Inventory # PA0329
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