Simone de Beauvoir

Author: Luo Changjiang
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
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A woman of charm. A woman who shocks the world. A woman full of legends and romance. Her name is Simone de Beauvoir.
Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986), female, also translated as Simone de Beauvoir or Simone de Beauvois, was one of the most influential women of the 20th century. Existentialist scholar and writer, at the age of 19, she published a personal "independent declaration," stating, "I will never let my life be subjugated to the will of others." Beauvoir was clear-headed, willful, with a vibrant vitality and a strong curiosity. Even as an unknown, poor teacher, she began writing, determined to become a famous writer. From then on, she made lifelong efforts, forging ahead and becoming a star in the intellectual world of the 20th century.
Throughout her life, Simone de Beauvoir wrote many works. The former President of France, Mitterrand, called her "the most outstanding writer in France and the world"; the current President of France, Chirac, once said in a speech, "Her involvement in literature represented a certain intellectual movement, marking a period that characterized our society. Her undeniable talent made her one of the most prominent writers in the history of French literature."