Description
In this seminal existentialist drama, three souls find themselves trapped in a single, sparsely furnished room, destined to confront each other for eternity. As the true nature of their eternal punishment unfolds, they realize that their tormentors are not demons, but each other, their past actions and present judgments creating an inescapable psychological hell. Jean-Paul Sartre masterfully explores themes of consciousness, perception, and the inescapable gaze of the other, leading to the play's famous assertion that 'Hell is other people.' This powerful and thought-provoking work remains a profound examination of human relationships and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
Available Editions
paperback
Samuel French
Published Jan 1, 1958
60 pages
ISBN: 9780573613050
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Details
First Published
1944
Language
fra
Translation
Original: Huis clos
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre.