“A valuable contribution to Sartre studies and contemporary Marxism, this text warrants serious consideration as more than merely a historical artifact: it offers an important view that continues to be relevant to contemporary philosophy and social theory.”
—Choice

“Sartre, political activist, playwright, novelist, existentialist philosopher, biographer and literary critic, was considered one of the leading interpreters of the post-war generation’s world view.”
—Guardian

“Long regarded as one of France’s reigning intellectuals, Sartre contributed profoundly to the social consciousness of the post-World War II generation.”
—New York Times

“One of the most brilliant and versatile writers as well as one of the most original thinkers of the twentieth century.”
—Times