Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir was a French author and philosopher whose works spanned genres. Her writing, encompassing metaphysical novels and foundational feminist treatises, explored the complexities of female experience and societal structures. Beauvoir deeply engaged with the dilemma between the joy of living and the necessity of writing, often using autobiographical elements to examine her own existence. Her theoretical essays and political reflections established her as a pivotal figure in feminist philosophy.