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Jean-Paul Sartre

1905–1980

2 series 17 books in order 13 standalone books

Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was a French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic. He was one of the leading figures in 20th century French philosophy, existentialism, and Marxism, and his work continues to influence fields such as Marxist philosophy, sociology, and literary studies.

Born
1905
Known for
The Roads to Freedom, Collection Blanche

Series by Jean-Paul Sartre

The Roads to Freedom

3 books in order · 1945–1973

  1. Cover of Age de raison

    Age de raison

    1945 · Jean-Paul Sartre

    A novel by Jean-Paul Sartre focuses on the ethical and moral conflicts of a French professor. The story explores philosophical themes through the…

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    Sursis

    1973 · Jean-Paul Sartre

    The Reprieve is a 1945 novel by Jean-Paul Sartre. The French existentialist recreates the shock and confusion of Europe in September 1938 in a novel…

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  3. Troubled Sleep

    1949 · Jean-Paul Sartre

    Troubled Sleep, published in the United Kingdom as Iron in the Soul (French: La mort dans l'âme), is a 1949 novel by Jean-Paul Sartre. It is the…

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Collection Blanche

4 books in order · 1952–2016

  1. Saint Genet

    1952 · Jean-Paul Sartre

    Saint Genet, Actor and Martyr is a 1952 book by Jean-Paul Sartre that examines the writer Jean Genet, focusing on his work The Thief's Journal.…

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    Chanson douce

    2016 · Leïla Slimani

    When a mother of two young children decides, despite her husband's reluctance, to return to work at a law firm, the couple begins searching for a…

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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jean-Paul Sartre written?

We list 17 books by Jean-Paul Sartre across 2 series, published between 1939–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jean-Paul Sartre's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Age de raison.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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