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The First Man

By Albert Camus
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The First Man by Albert Camus is a poignant and introspective exploration of childhood, identity, and the search for meaning. Set in Algeria, the novel follows Jacques Cormery as he delves into the fragments of his past, exploring his relationship with his family, particularly his mother. The narrative traverses personal and philosophical themes, offering a rich tapestry of memory and existential reflection.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories that delve into personal history and explore the intricate connections between past and identity. With its autobiographical elements and poignant reflections on themes like family and belonging, this work captures the human experience in a deeply relatable way.

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The First Man

The 'first man' is Jacques Cormery, whose poverty-stricken childhood in Algiers is made bearable by his love for his silent and illiterate mother, and by the teacher who transforms his view of the world. This book gives profound insights into his life and the powerful themes underlying his work.

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The First Man offers an incredibly moving account of Camus' poverty-stricken childhood in Algeria, the love of his silent mother, and the remarkable figure of an old schoolteacher who saved him from ignorance.

Camus was working on a manuscript version of the book when he was killed in a car accident with his publisher Michel Gallimard. The First Man was first published in 1995 to international acclaim.

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The First Man by Albert Camus is often praised for its vivid and poignant exploration of the author's roots and early life in Algeria. Critics highlight its lyrical prose and intimate portrayal of a child's quest for identity and understanding amidst a backdrop of colonial tension. The unfinished nature of the manuscript lends a raw and deeply personal atmosphere to the narrative, allowing readers a unique glimpse into Camus's philosophical thoughts and reflections.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185231

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by David Hapgood

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 272

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Albert Camus Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Albert Camus (1913-60) grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Algiers. He studied philosophy at the University of Algiers, and became a journalist. His most important works include The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague and The Fall. After the occupation of France by the Germans in 1941, Camus became one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement. He was killed in a road accident, and his last unfinished novel, The First Man, appeared posthumously.

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