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Exploring the pressures of societal expectations, the novel follows Laurence, a seemingly perfect woman in 1960s Paris, who juggles a successful career, a loving family, and a lover. Despite her outward success, she struggles with the relentless pursuit of perfection that has overshadowed her happiness. The turning point comes when her daughter, Catherine, begins to express her frustrations about the world's injustices, prompting Laurence to confront her own sacrifices and desires. Translated by Lauren Elkin, this work delves into themes of feminism and identity.
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Les Belles Images, Simone de Beauvoir
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Les Belles Images
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simone de Beauvoir
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781784879907
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the pressures of societal expectations, the novel follows Laurence, a seemingly perfect woman in 1960s Paris, who juggles a successful career, a loving family, and a lover. Despite her outward success, she struggles with the relentless pursuit of perfection that has overshadowed her happiness. The turning point comes when her daughter, Catherine, begins to express her frustrations about the world's injustices, prompting Laurence to confront her own sacrifices and desires. Translated by Lauren Elkin, this work delves into themes of feminism and identity.