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Name: Les Mandarins
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Author: Simone de Beauvoir

Les Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir is a French literary work that examines the French intellectual class through the lens of its characters’ personal relationships and intellectual pursuits. The novel is presented as an ironic account of life and love within the French intellectual milieu. The book has been translated into English and is a noted example of French fiction, touching upon themes of romance, history, and the role of women among intellectual circles. It is commonly classified under both general fiction and romance in France, reflecting its broader cultural significance.

First publish date: September 1979

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Simone de Beauvoir

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