About the book
One of the most influential thinkers of her generation draws us into the lives of three women, all past their first youth, all facing unexpected crises in these three “immensely intelligent stories about the decay of passion” (The Sunday Herald Times).
Suffused with de Beauvoir’s remarkable insights into women, The Woman Destroyed gives us a legendary writer at her best. Includes \"The Age of Discretion,\" \"The Monologue,\" and \"The Woman Destroyed.\"
\"Witty, immensely adroit...These three women are believable individuals presented with a wry mixture of sympathy and exasperation.\" —The Atlantic
Editions of The Woman Destroyed
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780394711034
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307832177
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One of the most influential thinkers of her generation draws us into the lives of three women, all past their first youth, all facing unexpected crises in these three “immensely intelligent stories about the decay of passion” (The Sunday Herald Times).
Suffused with de Beauvoir’s remarkable insights into women, The Woman Destroyed gives us a legendary writer at her best. Includes \"The Age of Discretion,\" \"The Monologue,\" and \"The Woman Destroyed.\"
\"Witty, immensely adroit...These three women are believable individuals presented with a wry mixture of sympathy and exasperation.\" —The Atlantic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woman Destroyed about?
One of the most influential thinkers of her generation draws us into the lives of three women, all past their first youth, all facing unexpected crises in these three “immensely intelligent stories about the decay of passion” (The Sunday Herald Times).
Suffused with de Beauvoir’s remarkable insights into women, The Woman Destroyed gives us a legendary writer at her best. Includes \"The Age of Discretion,\" \"The Monologue,\" and \"The Woman Destroyed.\"
\"Witty, immensely adroit...These three women are believable individuals presented with a wry mixture of sympathy and exasperation.\" —The Atlantic
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Woman Destroyed?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Woman Destroyed?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Woman Destroyed?
Simone De Beauvoir
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Woman Destroyed is available as paperback(ISBN 9780394711034) and ebook(ISBN 9780307832177)
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