Letters To Sartre

These personal love letters shed light on the open and unconventional relationship between Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, two remarkable thinkers of the twentieth century. Simone de Beauvoir was a living testament to her feminist beliefs, opting not to marry or have children, and pursuing relationships with both men and women, challenging the societal expectations for women in her time. Despite this, she maintained a profound, enduring connection with the philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, whom she considered her partner.Their paths crossed in 1929 while they were philosophy students in Paris, and their close, open relationship spanned more than five decades, until their deaths in the 1980s. This collection of letters she penned to him unveils the nuances of her daily experiences and her deep affection for Sartre, a man who shared her philosophical ideals. The letters offer an intimate glimpse into the life of a woman who embraced complexity and adventure in her pursuit of personal freedom.For over half a century, their dialogues fostered ideas, inspired books, and strengthened a bond that was tested but never broken by other passions. According to the Guardian, it was, for De Beauvoir, "an experiment in loving." The Sunday Times describes this collection as "an opportunity to hear a vigorous and innovative thinker" express herself in a private voice that is both candid and compelling.