Binding: Paperback
Description: Few would question that Albert Camus (1913 - 1960) novelist playwright philosopher and journalist is a major cultural icon. His widely quoted works have led to countless movie adaptions graphic novels pop songs and even t - shirts. In this Very Short Introduction Oliver Gloag chronicles the inspiring story of Camus life. From a poor fatherless settler in French - Algeria to the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Gloag offers a comprehensive view of Camus major works and interventions including his notion of the absurd and revolt as well as his highly original concept of pure happiness through unity with nature called "bonheur". This original introduction also addresses debates on coloniality which have arisen around Camus work. Gloag presents Camus in all his complexity a staunch defender of many progressive causes fiercely attached to his French - Algerian roots a writer of enormous talent and social awareness plagued by self - doubt and a crucially relevant author whose major works continue to significantly impact our views on contemporary issues and events. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Albert Camus: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Gloag Oliver (Associate Professor Of French And Francophone Studies At The University Of North Carolina Asheville)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198792970
Pages: 112 Pages, 8 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 5/1/2020
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Popular Philosophy