Simone Weil

WEIL, SIMONE, 1909 to 1943

Simone Weil

French philosopher, writer, and social activist.

Books
4
Editions tracked
6
First editions
2
Nationality
France

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Earliest first editionL' EnracinementGallimard, 1949 Most editions trackedGravity and Grace2 editions
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Simone Weil books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Gravity and Grace1947
  2. 2The Need for Roots1949
  3. 3Waiting for God1950
  4. 4Oppression and Liberty1955
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1949L' EnracinementGallimard
  2. 1950Waiting on GodCollins
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What order should I read Simone Weil's books in?

In publication order they begin with Gravity and Grace (1947), then The Need for Roots (1949) and Waiting for God (1950). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Simone Weil's first book?

The earliest book we list is Gravity and Grace, first published in 1947.

When was Simone Weil born?

Simone Weil was born in 1909 and died in 1943.

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We track 4 books by Simone Weil across 6 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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