Troubled Sleep By Jean Paul Sartre Hardcover 1951 Existentialism

Description: Book is in very good condition. Dustjacket in poor condition, with multiple tears, discoloration, and torn between front cover and spine, as pictured. Binding is tight. Pages are clean but show signs of wear. Previous owner's name in the inside page as pictured. "Troubled Sleep" is the final installment in Jean-Paul Sartre's "The Roads to Freedom" trilogy. The novel is set against the backdrop of the fall of France in 1940 and the pervasive atmosphere of defeat and disillusionment. The characters introduced in the earlier books grapple with self-justification, the need for escape, or the allure of self-annihilation in the face of the ignominious end of France. Mathieu, a central character, faces the compulsion to take responsibility for defeat and ultimately chooses death in action. Boris, devoid of the will to live, returns to the battlefield for England, leaving behind his dying lover. Daniel, a society-weary gay man, delves into the depths of desire, while Brunet, a Communist, confronts the futility of his ideals in a world consumed by shame. Schneider, determined to endure the degradation, opts to persist in the face of despair. This novel unfolds as a heroic drama featuring characters grappling with guilt and shame, contrasting those who hold steadfast to their moral convictions with those who compromise or become entangled in the decay of the "angels of extermination." Sartre's work serves as a powerful and compelling exploration of existential themes and the impact of profound historical events on the human psyche. It stands as a grim reminder of the human condition, offering readers a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complex struggles of individuals when confronted with a world in turmoil.

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