Sartre
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Explore the life and mind of Jean-Paul Sartre, the father of existentialism, in this vibrant graphic novel.
From his early days in Luxembourg Garden to his controversial refusal of the Nobel Prize, this biography captures the many facets of Sartre: philosopher, writer, political activist, and partner of Simone de Beauvoir. Rich colors and dynamic illustrations bring to life the key moments and relationships that shaped his thinking.
Discover the man behind Nausea and Being and Nothingness, and understand the ideas that influenced a generation. Perfect for readers interested in philosophy, literature, and the lives of great thinkers.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Existential philosopher Sartre is more man than myth in this middling biography, originally published in France. From his childhood hunger for knowledge to the intellectual triumphs that made him famous, this volume covers Sartre's many relationships, including that with Simone De Beauvoir, and his controversial postwar activities. This thoroughness is satisfying to the Sartre-curious reader, but doesn't make for much of a story; a lack of focus leaves this book feeling more like a student's report on the life of a famous person than a riveting tale. The art, at least, is strong: Depommier's characters have a jittery, bug-eyed energy that enlivens an otherwise rote tale. She also has a wonderful eye for surrealism one standout sequence involves Sartre pondering a tomato, which becomes a bloodstream that symbolizes the prison of subjectivity. Ultimately, this book succeeds at what it sets out to do: telling the story of Sartre's life. Unfortunately, it does little else.
