Adieux: Farewell to Sartre

An Intimate Account of the Last Days of the Literary Icon

By Simone de Beauvoir

Adieux: A Farewell to Sartre

by Jelle Peters

4.6 out of 5

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Adieux: Farewell to Sartre is more than just a biography of Jean-Paul Sartre - it is a deeply personal and intimate account of the last days of a complex and influential figure. Written by Sartre's long-time companion, Simone de Beauvoir, the book provides a unique glimpse into the mind of a dying man and the profound impact he had on those around him.

Beauvoir's writing is both honest and compassionate, as she recounts Sartre's final months with candor and sensitivity. She captures his physical and emotional decline with precision, while also exploring the philosophical and existential questions that occupied his mind to the very end.

Through Beauvoir's eyes, we witness Sartre's struggle with mortality, his fear of death, and his ultimate acceptance of his own finitude. We also see the deep love and bond that existed between Sartre and Beauvoir, and the profound sense of loss that she felt in his absence.

Adieux: Farewell to Sartre is a powerful and moving tribute to a remarkable man. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Sartre's life and philosophy, or for anyone who has ever faced the loss of a loved one.

In the words of Simone de Beauvoir:

"I wanted to say goodbye to him, to tell him how much I loved him, and to thank him for the happiness he had given me. But I couldn't. He was already gone."

Critical acclaim for Adieux: Farewell to Sartre:

"A beautiful and moving account of Sartre's last days, written with honesty and compassion." - The New York Times

"A masterpiece of biography, Adieux is a must-read for anyone interested in Sartre's life and philosophy." - The Guardian

"Simone de Beauvoir's account of Sartre's last days is a profound and moving meditation on death, love, and the meaning of life." - The Washington Post

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