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A Happy Death
Book • 1971
A Happy Death, written by Albert Camus between 1936 and 1938, is a philosophical novel that delves into the themes of happiness, mortality, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
The story follows Patrice Mersault, a young man who seeks to create his own happiness by unconventional means.
The novel was published posthumously in 1971 and serves as a precursor to Camus's more famous work, 'The Stranger'.
The story follows Patrice Mersault, a young man who seeks to create his own happiness by unconventional means.
The novel was published posthumously in 1971 and serves as a precursor to Camus's more famous work, 'The Stranger'.
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to explain Camus's philosophical development and the themes of happiness and absurdity.


Stephen West

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Episode #224 ... Albert Camus - The Stranger
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as an initial book and first draft of The Outsider, The Stranger.


Ben Thomas

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