Les Mots – First Edition (1964) – Signed & Inscribed by Jean-Paul Sartre Author: Jean-Paul Sartre Title: Les Mots (The Words) Publisher: Éditions Gallimard, Paris Year: 1964 Edition: First edition (rare) Binding: Original softcover binding Pages: 216 Condition: Very good Description A rare first edition (1964) of Les Mots, Sartre’s celebrated autobiographical work. Published by Éditions Gallimard in Paris, this original softcover edition comprises 216 pages and remains in very good condition. In Les Mots (The Words), Sartre reflects on his childhood, intellectual formation, and his relationship with literature. The work is often interpreted as a farewell to literature and a critical self-examination of his role as a writer. It stands as one of the most important autobiographical texts of the 20th century. Signed & Inscribed Copy This copy is personally signed and dedicated by Jean-Paul Sartre, significantly increasing its rarity and desirability. Signed first editions of Les Mots are scarce on the market, particularly in well-preserved original wrappers. Historical Context In 1964, the same year as this edition, Sartre was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he famously refused — stating that a writer should not allow himself to be turned into an institution. The Nobel Committee described his work as “rich in ideas and filled with the spirit of freedom and the quest for truth,” acknowledging his profound influence on contemporary thought. Provenance Der Gukkasten Kunstantiquariat, Munich Acquired on 01.08.2023