L'enfance de Simone de Beauvoir

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French philosopher, writer, and feminist, author of Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée.

Autobiographical work by Simone de Beauvoir, focusing on her childhood memories.

Recounted experiences from the author's youth in Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée.

Period and location significant to Simone de Beauvoir's life, including the creation of Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée.

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Setting prominent in Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée as the basis of the author's recollections from her early life.

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Born January 9, 1908, in Paris.
Lived in a white-lacquered apartment on Boulevard Raspail.
Early childhood photos show her with family and other children in formal attire.
At two and a half, she wore a pleated skirt, a beret, and was proud to be the elder sister.
Felt superior to her younger sibling.
Her family's living situation and colors evoke an impression of warmth and darkness.

Apartment: red and dark, warm and dark atmosphere.
Furniture: wood (cherry colored, darkened), velvet and lacquered furniture described.
Overall impression: confusing sense of memories of red, dark, and warmth from early childhood.
Experiences: focused on looking and touching her surroundings.
Learning: observing, feeling, and getting to know the world.