Les Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir, published by Flamingo in its 1987 Third Impression, is a compelling exploration of post-World War II intellectual life in France. The novel delves into the complexities of friendship, political idealism, and personal freedom, capturing the existential dilemmas faced by a group of Parisian intellectuals. De Beauvoir’s insightful prose and vivid character development provide a nuanced portrait of an era marked by change and moral questioning, making this edition a valuable addition for readers interested in philosophy, history, and literature.
Les Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir, published by Flamingo in its 1987 Third Impression, is a compelling exploration of post-World War II intellectual life in France. The novel delves into the complexities of friendship, political idealism, and personal freedom, capturing the existential dilemmas faced by a group of Parisian intellectuals. De Beauvoir’s insightful prose and vivid character development provide a nuanced portrait of an era marked by change and moral questioning, making this edition a valuable addition for readers interested in philosophy, history, and literature.
Flamingo third impression 1897 slight creasing to right corner of cover and name inscribed inside. Slight foxing to pages otherwise a very good, clean edition
