Woman of Genius

Simone de Beauvoir (author), Lauren Elkin (translator)

Paperback Published on: 02/07/2026; Language: English, French (Original language of a translated text)

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Synopsis

Two sisters must find their way in a world designed to confine them.

Marcelle is the elder sister, a woman whose ambitions focus on becoming the companion of a 'man of genius'. Marguerite is the younger sister, a girl whose sanity depends on breaking free of the oppressive expectations of society. Both end up focusing their attentions on the same disappointing man.

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