The Age of Reason by Jean-Paul Sartre 1964 Printing The Age of Reason, written in 1945, 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 damned in practically every civilized country of the world. Pages in unmarked condition. Cover has chipping, creasing, open tears, and some discoloration. Cover has 2" closed tear along spine, detaching from book. Blue dot sticker on spine. Solid reading copy.