A Happy Death
Author(s): Albert Camus
Is it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus' 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' 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'.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books Ltd
- : Penguin Classics
- : 0.094
- : 30 November 2001
- : 198mm X 129mm X 8mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 144
- : 1002
- : Paperback
- : Albert Camus