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What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist

Publication ,  Journal Article
Moi, T
Published in: Simone de Beauvoir Studies
January 1, 2024

In this article, Toril Moi sets out Beauvoir’s theory of literature as she presents it in her underestimated essay “Que peut la littérature?” Moi seeks to understand Beauvoir’s essay by situating it in its historical context, and by connecting it to Beauvoir’s other writings on literature and philosophy. Focusing on Beauvoir’s understanding of the relationship of literature to the world, to others, and to modernity and feminism.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Simone de Beauvoir Studies

DOI

EISSN

2589-7616

ISSN

1063-2042

Publication Date

January 1, 2024

Volume

35

Issue

1-2

Start / End Page

45 / 61

Related Subject Headings

  • 5003 Philosophy
  • 4705 Literary studies
  • 2203 Philosophy
  • 2005 Literary Studies
 

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Moi, T. (2024). What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist. Simone de Beauvoir Studies, 35(1–2), 45–61. https://doi.org/10.1163/25897616-bja10100
Moi, T. “What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist.” Simone de Beauvoir Studies 35, no. 1–2 (January 1, 2024): 45–61. https://doi.org/10.1163/25897616-bja10100.
Moi T. What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist. Simone de Beauvoir Studies. 2024 Jan 1;35(1–2):45–61.
Moi, T. “What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist.” Simone de Beauvoir Studies, vol. 35, no. 1–2, Jan. 2024, pp. 45–61. Scopus, doi:10.1163/25897616-bja10100.
Moi T. What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist. Simone de Beauvoir Studies. 2024 Jan 1;35(1–2):45–61.

Published In

Simone de Beauvoir Studies

DOI

EISSN

2589-7616

ISSN

1063-2042

Publication Date

January 1, 2024

Volume

35

Issue

1-2

Start / End Page

45 / 61

Related Subject Headings

  • 5003 Philosophy
  • 4705 Literary studies
  • 2203 Philosophy
  • 2005 Literary Studies