First published 2019
Celebrated thinker Jean-Paul Sartre examines the charged intersection of politics and the written word. Through vivid case studies, he reveals how authors wield their craft to challenge authority, subvert the status quo, and give voice to the marginalized. From Flaubert's scathing social satires to Camus' existential rebellion, Sartre illuminates the profound impact literature can have on the political landscape. In the process, he grapples with thorny questions of artistic freedom, social responsibility, and the true purpose of the written word.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, political-science, non-fiction, criticism, academic
Vibes: intellectual, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, intellectual-discourse
Period: 20th-Century
300 pages · Paperback · Calder Publications Ltd