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The Reprieve
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The gripping second volume of Jean-Paul Sartre's "Roads to Freedom" trilogy, capturing the atmospheric dread and moral paralysis of Europe during the 1938 Munich Crisis.
About this book
The Reprieve (Le Sursis) is the compelling second novel in Jean-Paul Sartre’s masterwork trilogy, The Roads to Freedom. Set during the eight nerve-wracking days of September 1938 leading up to the Munich Agreement, the novel documents Europe on the brink of World War II. Employing a groundbreaking technique of simultaneous, cross-cutting scenes, Sartre weaves together the lives of diverse characters across France and Europe—professors, pacifists, soldiers, and politicians. The title reflects the tragic illusion of temporary peace, exploring how individual choices, moral paralysis, and personal freedom are tested under the shadow of inescapable global conflict.
Why read it?
It offers a masterpiece of narrative innovation and existential thought, brilliantly capturing the tension, anxiety, and moral dilemmas of a pivotal historical moment.
Who is it for?
Fans of classic French literature, readers of existential philosophy, fiction enthusiasts interested in modern European history, and admirers of Jean-Paul Sartre.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953892207
Page count
503
Age rating
Adults