The Mandarins is a novel by Simone de Beauvoir (1908-86), whose father was a Catholic lawyer of conservative views. The novel is perhaps de Beauvoir's most celebrated, and in 1954 it won her the Prix Goncourt. Jump to: navigation, search Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir (January 9, 1908 – April 14, 1986) was a French author, philosopher, and feminist. ... For information on the type of fish called Lawyer, see the article on Burbot. ... The Prix Goncourt is the most prestigious prize in French language literature, given to the author of the best imaginary prose work of the year. Edmond de Goncourt, a successful author, critic, and publisher, bequeathed his entire estate for the foundation and maintenance of the Académie Goncourt. ...
The British novelist and philosopher, Iris Murdoch, described the book as "endearing because of its persistent seriousness". Jump to: navigation, search Dame Iris Murdoch Jean Iris Murdoch DBE (July 15, 1919 – February 8, 1999) was an Anglo–Irish writer and philosopher, best known for her novels, which combine rich characterization and compelling plotlines, usually involving ethical or sexual themes. ...
The term mandarin is not, in its western usage, applied indiscriminately to all civil and military officials, but only to those who are entitled to wear a button, which is a spherical knob, about an inch in diameter, affixed to the top of the official cap or hat.
The mandarinlanguage is the Chinese, which is spoken in official and legal circles; it is also spoken over a considerable portion of the country, particularly the northern and central parts, though not perhaps with the same purity.
Mandarin duck (anas galericulata) and Mandarin orange (citrus nobilis) possibly derive their names, by analogy, from the sense of superiority implied in the title mandarin.
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