A Happy Death by Albert Camus (English) Paperback Book

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Is it possible to die a happy death? This title tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by committing a murder and escaping punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally dying a happy man.

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Is it possible to die a happy death?This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by committing a murder and escaping punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally dying a happy man. In many ways A Happy Death is a fascinating first sketch for The Outsider, but it can also be seen as a candid self-portrait, drawing on Camus's memories of his youth, travels and early relationships. It is infused with lyrical descriptions of the sun-drenched Algiers of his childhood - the place where, eventually, Mersault is able to find peace and die 'without anger, without hatred, without regret'.

Author Biography

Albert Camus (1913-60) grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Algiers. He studied philosophy at the University of Algiers, and became a journalist. His most important works include The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague and The Fall. After the occupation of France by the Germans in 1941, Camus became one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement. He was killed in a road accident, and his last unfinished novel, The First Man, appeared posthumously.

Details ISBN0141186585 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2002 ISBN-10 0141186585 ISBN-13 9780141186580 Format Paperback Publication Date 2002-02-28 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French DEWEY 843.912 Author Richard Howard Translator Richard Howard Media Book Birth 1913 Death 1960 Short Title HAPPY DEATH Residence FR Pages 112 Series Penguin Modern Classics Edition 3rd UK Release Date 2002-02-28 Language English Alternative 9780141914220 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-10-30 AU Release Date 2013-10-30 We've got this

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