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Beauvoir made in America (Postponed to Thursday, December 3rd)
Meeting with Lisa Chetteau, Nathalie Masduraud, and Valérie Urrea, moderated by Marie-Madeleine Rigopoulos: Through eight chapters and as many portraits, Beauvoir made in America reveals a new Simone de Beauvoir - free, biting, in love - and maps out the initiatory journey that would fuel the theories of The Second Sex, the future bible of feminism.
Bibliothèque Claire Bretécher (Paris 10th)
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January 1947. Simone de Beauvoir sets off for 4 months of lectures at the most prestigious universities in the United States. From New York to New Orleans, passing through Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Mexico, it is as a woman of the left and an existentialist philosopher that she travels through segregationist America. These many stages and encounters help her test her freedom but also observe the differences between the sexes and ask herself: what is a woman?
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Follow Simone de Beauvoir across the Atlantic as she navigates the complexities of mid-century America with her sharp existentialist gaze. This exhibit invites you to witness a transformative journey that forever shaped her inquiries into feminism and the nature of individual freedom.
Discover the American journey of Simone de Beauvoir at the Claire Bretécher library in the 10th arrondissement. On Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00, join a lecture exploring the existentialist philosopher's 1947 tour across the United States. This cultural evening is free of charge and open to adults aged 18 and over. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a welcoming environment for all. Gain unique insights into how her experiences, from New York to New Orleans, shaped her views on gender, social structures, and the true meaning of personal freedom.
The Claire Bretécher library hosts a presentation on Beauvoir made in América on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Running from 19:00 to 21:00, this session focuses on the four-month period in 1947 when Simone de Beauvoir traveled across the United States to deliver lectures at various prestigious universities. From Chicago to Los Angeles and New Mexico, her journey took place amidst the complexities of a segregated America.
Attendees will explore how these encounters influenced the philosopher's development of existentialist thought and her evolving understanding of women's roles. The lecture provides a critical look at the observations she made during her travels and how they informed her central questions regarding the nature of being a woman. This event is strictly for those aged 18 and up. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and attendance is free.
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