Is it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of
Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a
major literary event. It tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault,
who defies society's rules by committing a murder and escaping
punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally
dying a happy man. In many ways A Happy Death is a fascinating first
sketch for The Outsider, but it can also be seen as a candid
self-portrait, drawing on Camus's memories of his youth, travels and
early relationships.
It is infused with lyrical descriptions of
the sun-drenched Algiers of his childhood - the place where, eventually,
Mersault is able to find peace and die 'without anger, without hatred,
without regret'.
A Happy Death - Albert Camus
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