A Happy Death (Paperback, New Ed)

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'.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Penguin Modern Classics
Release date:	February 2002
First published:	February 2002
Afterword by:	Jean Sarocchi
Authors:	Albert Camus
Notes by:	Jean Sarocchi
Translators:	Richard Howard
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	112
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-118658-0
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	French
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction
LSN:	0-14-118658-5
Barcode:	9780141186580

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