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The wall

Book • 1948

Jean-Paul Sartre

The Wall is a collection of five short stories by Jean-Paul Sartre, published in 1939.

The title story, 'The Wall,' is set during the Spanish Civil War and depicts the mental and emotional struggles of three political prisoners on the eve of their execution by a firing squad.

The story delves into themes of existentialism, death, and the human condition, as the prisoners grapple with their impending doom and the meaning of their lives.

The collection also includes other psychological tales that explore themes of madness, sexuality, and the human condition.

Mentioned by

Norman Finkelstein

Mentioned in 8 episodes

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while recounting his childhood experiences reading about the Holocaust.

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as a book about a woman isolated by an invisible wall, where everything outside seems lifeless.

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in relation to the absurdist movement and existential tradition.

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when discussing his mother's extensive reading habits.

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