Jean-Paul Sartre

1905–1980

2 series 4 books in order 1945–2017

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. He was one of the leading figures in 20th century French philosophy, existentialism, and Marxism, and his work continues to influence fields such as Marxist philosophy, sociology, and literary studies.

Born: 1905
Active years: 1945–2017
Known for: The Roads to Freedom, Collection Blanche

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Series by Jean-Paul Sartre

The Roads to Freedom

3 books in order · 1945–1973

Age de raison

1945 · Jean-Paul Sartre

A novel by Jean-Paul Sartre focuses on the ethical and moral conflicts of a French professor. The story explores philosophical themes through the…
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Sursis

1973 · Jean-Paul Sartre

The Reprieve is a 1945 novel by Jean-Paul Sartre. The French existentialist recreates the shock and confusion of Europe in September 1938 in a novel…
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Troubled Sleep

1949 · Jean-Paul Sartre

Troubled Sleep, published in the United Kingdom as Iron in the Soul (French: La mort dans l'âme), is a 1949 novel by Jean-Paul Sartre. It is the…
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Collection Blanche

4 books in order · 1952–2017

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We list 4 books by Jean-Paul Sartre across 2 series, published between 1945–2017 — each shown in full reading order.

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