The Second Sex [Mass Market Paperback] Simone de Beauvoir and H. M. Parshley

Description

1970 13th printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of Simone de Beauvoir’s groundbreaking feminist work, “The Second Sex,” bears the marks of countless readings and passionate discussions. Published in 1949, this seminal text challenged the patriarchal norms of the time, asserting that women were not the “other” but equal members of society. De Beauvoir’s existentialist philosophy and incisive analysis of the social construction of gender ignited a revolution, inspiring generations of women to demand equality and autonomy. Despite its battered exterior, this 13th printing from 1970 remains a powerful testament to the enduring impact of de Beauvoir’s ideas, which continue to shape feminist discourse and gender studies to this day. For collectors and readers alike, this copy offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in the struggle for women’s rights, a reminder of the hard-won battles that paved the way for greater equality and social progress.