A Happy Death
A Happy Death
Penguin Classics
Paperback
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A Happy Death is Albert Camus’ early novel that explores existential themes of happiness, freedom, and the meaning of life. It follows the story of Patrice Meursault, a young man who seeks a life of comfort and contentment but discovers that happiness requires more than material wealth. This precursor to The Stranger reveals Camus’ philosophical evolution and his exploration of absurdity and mortality.
Why Read This Book
- Offers insight into Albert Camus’ development as a writer and philosopher.
- Explores the pursuit of happiness through existential and absurdist lenses.
- Provides a companion piece to The Stranger with overlapping themes.
- Delivers Camus’ lyrical prose and profound insights into the human condition.
About the Author
Albert Camus (1913–1960) was a French-Algerian philosopher, novelist, and playwright. A central figure in existential and absurdist philosophy, Camus won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. His works, including The Plague and The Myth of Sisyphus, continue to influence readers and thinkers worldwide.
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