A Happy Death
of Albert Camus, Richard Howard (Translator), Jean Sarocchi (Afterword & Notes)
Description
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'.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 144 pages
- Publisher Penguin Classics
- Publication Date February 28th 2002
- First Publication 10/29/71
- Language English
- ISBN 9780141186580
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
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