The Second Sex (set of 2 books)

We offer readers the first volume of the complete, verified edition of the most famous work of Simone de Beauvoir, «The Second Sex», the most important book about Women in the entire history of literature! Combining meticulous analysis, sharp writing style, and extensive erudition, Beauvoir discusses how attitudes toward women have changed throughout history, from ancient times to the present, giving equal attention to biological, sociological, and anthropological aspects. «The Second Sex» is a history of oppression, misconceptions, and prejudices related to the perception of Women not only from men but also from the women themselves. Now, this one of the boldest and most celebrated texts of the 20th century is available to Russian-speaking readers in a complete, edited form that preserves the fullness of the original.