"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman."

With this single, audacious declaration, Simone de Beauvoir ignited a revolution that reshaped our understanding of gender, freedom, and identity. A colossus of modern intellectual history, she was a philosopher, novelist, and political activist whose life choices were as radical as her ideas. But who was the woman who dared to ask, "What is a woman?"

SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR: A Beginner's Guide provides a clear and compelling journey through the life and work of this pioneering thinker. Forged in the intellectual ferment of mid-20th century Paris and her complex partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre, Beauvoir's thought weaves together existentialism, ethics, and a trailblazing feminism that remains profoundly relevant today.

Inside, you will discover:

This guide is for anyone seeking to understand one of the 20th century's most crucial thinkers. It offers not a set of static doctrines, but a powerful framework for dissecting power, questioning norms, and imagining paths to a more authentic and liberated existence.