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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Albert Camus: Existentialism, the Absurd and rebellion

Albert Camus: Existentialism, the Absurd and rebellion

50minutes

Paperback

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 2808005172
ISBN13: 9782808005173
Publisher: Klincksieck
Published: Nov 23 2017
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.14 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Albert Camus in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide! Albert Camus is one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the 20th century. From humble beginnings in Algeria under French rule, he garnered international recognition for his novels, short stories, plays and essays, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. Camus was also a profoundly politically engaged writer: he took part in the French Resistance during the Second World War, denounced totalitarianism and injustice in all its forms, and campaigned in favour of the abolition of the death penalty. His writing grapples with universal philosophical themes such as the ultimate meaninglessness of life, and as such still resonates with many people today. In this book, you will learn about: - Camus's childhood and the historical context in which his books were written - The main themes and ideas explored in Camus's work, including the Absurd and the necessity of rebellion - Camus's influence on later writers and thinkers, both in France and abroad ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM Art & Literature The Art & Literature series from the 50Minutes collection aims to introduce readers to the figures and movements that have shaped our culture over the centuries. Our guides are written by experts in their field and each feature a full biography, an introduction to the relevant social, political and historical context, and a thorough discussion and analysis of the key works of each artist, writer or movement, making them the ideal starting point for busy readers looking for a quick way to broaden their cultural horizons.

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