Simone de Beauvoir was a prominent French author and philosopher known for her contributions to existentialism and feminism.
Born in 1908, she studied philosophy and taught until 1943.
Her literary career began with "L'InvitΓ©e" in 1943, followed by several novels and essays.
Beauvoir's most famous work, "The Second Sex" (1949), became a foundational text for the global feminist movement.
She wrote extensively on philosophy, politics, and social issues, as well as autobiographical works.
Beauvoir collaborated closely with Jean-Paul Sartre and remained active in literary and feminist circles until her death in 1986.
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