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All Men Are Mortal

Book • 1955
'All Men Are Mortal' explores the themes of immortality and the human condition through the story of Raimon Fosca, who gains eternal life after drinking a mysterious elixir.

He witnesses centuries of human history, experiencing both the triumphs and the follies of mankind.

As Fosca observes the cyclical nature of human ambition and conflict, he becomes increasingly disillusioned and detached.

The novel delves into the existential burden of immortality, contrasting it with the finite nature of human existence.

Beauvoir examines how the prospect of death shapes human values, relationships, and the pursuit of meaning.

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