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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'.

ISBN-13

9780141186580

ISBN-10

0141186585

Weight

0.20 Pounds

Dimensions

5.08 x 0.24 x 7.80 In

Edition

3rd Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

112 pages

Publisher

PENGUIN UK

Published On

2002-02-28



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