Simone De Beauvoir – The Second Sex – First Edition 1953
£750.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Second Sex’ published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1953. A near fine book without inscriptions – corners a touch rubbed. In a very good dust wrapper with some fading to the spine and a little loss to the corners and spine tips. A very presentable copy.
A landmark work of feminist philosophy that examines the historical, social, and cultural construction of women’s oppression. De Beauvoir argues that women have been defined as the “Other” in relation to men, limiting their freedom and identity. Blending philosophy, history, and personal insight, the book challenges traditional gender roles and remains a foundational text in modern feminist thought.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Second Sex’ published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1953. A near fine book without inscriptions – corners a touch rubbed. In a very good dust wrapper with some fading to the spine and a little loss to the corners and spine tips. A very presentable copy.
A landmark work of feminist philosophy that examines the historical, social, and cultural construction of women’s oppression. De Beauvoir argues that women have been defined as the “Other” in relation to men, limiting their freedom and identity. Blending philosophy, history, and personal insight, the book challenges traditional gender roles and remains a foundational text in modern feminist thought.
