
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.
This book investigates the life, intellectual development, and enduring cultural relevance of Albert Camus within the context of 20th-century history and philosophy. Oliver Gloag, a scholar of French literature, utilizes biographical data and textual analysis to examine Camus' transition from a marginalized settler in French Algeria to a Nobel Prize-winning intellectual. The text frames Camus' work through his core concepts of the absurd and revolt, while simultaneously evaluating his complex stance on coloniality and social justice.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this volume as a concise and accessible entry point for readers seeking to understand the multifaceted nature of Camus' work. The prose is noted for its ability to balance academic rigor with a clear, introductory narrative structure suitable for students and general readers alike.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019251136X
ISBN-13:
9780192511362
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