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Discover the profound depths of humanity in Albert Camus's unfinished masterpiece, *The First Man*. This remarkable novel delves into the life of Jacques Cormery, illuminating his challenging childhood in impoverished Algiers. Camus weaves a poignant narrative that showcases the struggles between love, poverty, and the search for identity. As you journey through the story, you'll encounter themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the quest for meaning, all depicted with Camus's signature philosophical insight. Originally discovered posthumously after the tragic accident that claimed the author's life in 1960, *The First Man* overflows with autobiographical elements, providing readers a unique glimpse into Camus’s own formative years. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK, includes 272 pages filled with lyrical prose and critical exploration of existentialism. Ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intricacies of the human condition, this book was an instant bestseller upon its release in 1994. Delivered brand new with an ISBN of 9780141185231, this edition is a must-have addition to your literary collection. Experience the essence of Albert Camus's legacy today and explore the authentic voice that shaped modern literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185231
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
The unfinished manuscript of The First Man was discovered in the wreckage of car accident in which Camus died in 1960. Although it was not published for over thirty years, it was an instant bestseller when it finally appeared in 1994. 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. The most autobiographical of Camus's novels, it gives profound insights into his life and the powerful themes underlying his work.
Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. The works that established his international reputation include THE PLAGUE, THE FALL, THE REBEL and THE OUTSIDER. Camus died in a road accident in 1960 and is remembered as one of the greatest philsophical novelists of the twentieth century.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185231
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272
Description:
The unfinished manuscript of The First Man was discovered in the wreckage of car accident in which Camus died in 1960. Although it was not published for over thirty years, it was an instant bestseller when it finally appeared in 1994. 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. The most autobiographical of Camus's novels, it gives profound insights into his life and the powerful themes underlying his work.
Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. The works that established his international reputation include THE PLAGUE, THE FALL, THE REBEL and THE OUTSIDER. Camus died in a road accident in 1960 and is remembered as one of the greatest philsophical novelists of the twentieth century.