The Age of Reason Author:Jean-Paul Sartre The Age of Reason is not only a brilliant, moving novel, it is also the key to understanding one of the most controversial philosophic/literary movements of our time. The story of a young writer's attempt to maintain his personal freedom despite a constant need for money, a pregnant mistress, and a tormenting conscience, it has been praised and ... more »damned in practically every civilized country in the world.« less