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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'.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780141186580
eBay Product ID (ePID)90802834
Product Key Features
Book TitleA Happy Death
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicBooks
AuthorAlbert Camus
Book SeriesPenguin Modern Classics
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight89 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAlbert Camus