A Very Easy Death by Simone de Beauvoir

A Very Easy Death is Simone de Beauvoir's intimate autobiographical account of her mother's final weeks battling cancer. The narrative explores themes of mortality, ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and the emotional complexities of caregiving. This poignant novella offers a stark reflection on death and familial love through the lens of existentialist philosophy. De Beauvoir's candid prose sheds light on the human experience of loss with philosophical depth.

Product Details

• Title: A Very Easy Death
• Author: Simone de Beauvoir
• ISBN-13: 978-0394728988
• Publisher: Pantheon
• Published: May 12, 1985
• Pages: 106
• Binding: Paperback