The Mask of Memnon

“The Mask of Memnon is a breath of fresh air, a unique work of mesmerizing philosophy—one readers will wish they had authored themselves! With this incredibly deep set of reflections on philosophy, art, and literature, Beauchard restores our belief in the meaningfulness of writing by giving us what we have all been waiting for, something truly worth reading.”


—Steven DeLay, Old Member, Christ Church, University of Oxford





“Combining a deep philosophical knowledge with detailed literary analysis and an engaging, lyrical style, The Mask of Memnon productively advances existentialist debates about the nature of meaning—and, just as important, meaninglessness. With his emphasis on ‘characterly living,’ Beauchard offers transformative readings of monumental literary works while also demonstrating the value of more novelistic forms of philosophical inquiry capable of reaching into the unsettling core of human existence.”


—Scott M. Reznick, Assistant Professor of English, State University of New York