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Personal Writings

By Albert Camus
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Personal Writings by Albert Camus provides a rich insight into the mind and experiences of the famed philosopher and writer. This collection captures intimate diary entries and reflections, offering readers a glimpse into his thoughts on personal, philosophical, and political concerns. Ideal for fans of Camus, the book explores his internal struggles and the influences behind his profound works.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're drawn to introspective and philosophical reflections. It offers a window into the mind of Albert Camus, providing insights into his thoughts on life, society, and personal experiences. Ideal for those who appreciate existentialist ideas and want to delve deeper into the perspectives of this influential writer.

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A collection that includes three of Camus's most personal and lyrical books- The Right Side and the Wrong Side, Nuptials, and Summer.

This volume contains some of Camus' most intimate writing, as he reflects on his identity and childhood in Algeria and celebrates the beauty of the Mediterranean.

The Wrong Side and the Right Side, Camus' first book and most openly autobiographical work, describes his early years in a working-class neighbourhood in Algiers and includes memorable portraits of his mother, grandmother and uncle.

Nuptials rejoices in the sun, landscape, and sea, and the physical and spiritual freedom they offer to even the poorest.

And in Summer, Camus evocatively depicts the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Personal Writings by Albert Camus is praised for its evocative language and the way Camus uses his artistry to transport readers to vivid places. These essays, which celebrate his childhood and youth, reveal a new dimension to Camus, highlighting his intellectual clarity as a product of sensual richness. Critics have noted his profound impact on the imagination, affirming his deserving status as a Nobel Prize laureate.

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ISBN: 9780241400272

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Justin O'Brien

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 224

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Albert Camus Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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About the Author

Albert Camus (1913-1960) 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. Justin O'Brien was the Blanche W. Knopf Professor of French Literature at Columbia University and renowed translator of Andre Gide and Albert Camus, both of whom were his intimate friends.

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