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The Sect of Egoists

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
fr. La Secte des Égoïstes · 1994
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book explores philosophical ideas of egoism and individualism through a fictional sect that preaches absolute self-absorption.
  • The main character, Raphael Simon, accidentally finds a manuscript that leads him to the discovery of the sect of egoists.
  • The plot unfolds in two time periods: the present day and the 18th century, when the sect was founded.
  • The book raises questions about the meaning of life, personal responsibility, and the search for truth.
  • Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt uses elements of detective and philosophical novels to create a tense and captivating plot.
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Date of publication: 27 September 2024
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Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Original title: fr. La Secte des Égoïstes · 1994
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