What can literature do? Simone de Beauvoir, literature theorist
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, 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