Overview

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Jean-Paul Sartre, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964. Titles in this study guide include The Flies, No Exit, Dirty Hands, The Roads to Freedom, Being and Nothingness, The Wall, Nausea, The Childhood Of A Leader, and Existentialism.

About Jean-Paul Sartre

As a French philosopher and writer of the twentieth-century, Sartre was a foremost supporter of Marxism, sociology, and critical theory. Moreover, Sartre was a central figure in the philosophy of existentialism. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Jean-Paul Sartre's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time.

Contents of the Study Guide

Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:

• Introductions to the Author and the Work
• Character Summaries
• Plot Guides
• Section and Chapter Overviews
• Test Essay and Study Q&As

Series Description

The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.