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Albert Camus: A Life

Name: Albert Camus: A Life
Brand: Da Capo Press
SKU: 9780786707393
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Contributors:

Olivier Todd

Publisher:

Da Capo Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Biography & Autobiography

Book Subcategory:

Philosophers, Historical, Personal Memoirs

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Release Date:

2000-03-09

ISBN 13:

9780786707393

Weight:

1.1 lbs

Size:

8.80 x 6.00 x 1.40 inches

Pages:

448

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Albert Camus: A Life - An Intimate Portrait of a Literary Icon

Olivier Todd's comprehensive biography of Albert Camus offers an unprecedented look into the life of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. Drawing from previously unavailable resources including personal correspondence, private notebooks, public records, and exclusive interviews with Camus's family, friends, colleagues, and lovers, this biography presents the most complete portrait of the author behind The Stranger, The Plague, and The Fall.

From Algerian Poverty to Literary Stardom

Todd traces Camus's journey from his impoverished childhood in Belcourt, Algeria, through his underground resistance activities during the Nazi Occupation of Paris, to his emergence as an international literary figure following the publication of L'Etranger. The biography reveals a man perpetually caught between conflicting forces: family loyalties versus personal passion, political activism versus artistic devotion, support for native Algerians versus identification with forgotten poor whites.

The Private Man Behind the Public Persona

This biography exposes the solitary individual concealed beneath Camus's celebrity status. Todd documents how success isolated the writer, how his inability to resist romantic entanglements complicated his life, and how tuberculosis weakened him without claiming his life. The ironic circumstances of his death in an automobile accident add a final tragic note to his story.

Unparalleled Research and Access

French writer and journalist Olivier Todd conducted extensive research, accessing materials never before available to biographers. His interviews with those closest to Camus provide intimate details that illuminate the contradictions and complexities of this Nobel Prize-winning author's character. The result is a vibrant, engaging narrative that captures both the intellectual giant and the flawed human being.

Essential Reading for Literature Enthusiasts

This biography serves as an indispensable resource for understanding Camus's existentialist philosophy, his contributions to French literature, and his lasting impact on 20th-century thought. Todd's meticulous research and compelling narrative style make this the definitive account of Albert Camus's extraordinary life and enduring legacy.

Albert Camus: A Life

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Albert Camus: A Life - An Intimate Portrait of a Literary Icon

From Algerian Poverty to Literary Stardom

The Private Man Behind the Public Persona

Unparalleled Research and Access

Essential Reading for Literature Enthusiasts

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Albert Camus: A Life - An Intimate Portrait of a Literary Icon

From Algerian Poverty to Literary Stardom

The Private Man Behind the Public Persona

Unparalleled Research and Access

Essential Reading for Literature Enthusiasts

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