February 2012, 272 pages
A key
figure in understanding the 20th century, not only for her writings about
capitalism, totalitarian states and trade unions, but also for her actual life,
Simone Weil was not satisfied with merely thinking about the world, she
actually felt it every convulsions. An inspired and fervent text, SIMONE WEIL
L'INSOUMISE is a magnificent introduction to one of the most noted figures of
our time. It is illustrated by some 20 photographs, most of which are
previously unpublished and were entrusted to Laure Adler by the Simone Weil’s
estate.
Laure Adler is a
journalist and writer who has presented a number of debates and literary talk
shows for radio and television. She was director of France-Culture for six
years (national radio station). She has also written a number of fiction and
non-fiction books including: DANS LES PAS DE HANNAH ARENDT (2005), A CE SOIR
(2001), MARGUERITE DURAS (1998) and L’ANNEE DES ADIEUX (1995).
