Robert Zaretsky
Albert Camus: Elements of a Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801479076
- author:
- Robert Zaretsky
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 13.3 x 22.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Medical, Legal & Social Sciences, Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Albert Camus: A Life Reevaluated Robert Zaretsky's biography of Albert Camus offers a nuanced exploration of the philosopher and writer's life, one that has evolved over time. Like many who have been influenced by Camus' work, Zaretsky's initial admiration for his writings has given way to a more critical understanding. Camus' literary career was marked by remarkable success, with works such as The Stranger, The Plague, and The Fall achieving widespread recognition. His philosophy, particularly in The Myth of Sisyphus and The Rebel, also secured his reputation as a leading intellectual voice. Yet, Zaretsky's biography reveals the complexities and contradictions that underpinned Camus' life and work. From the Nobel Prize win to his untimely death in 1960, Zaretsky's account provides a detailed and thoughtful examination of Camus' life, one that challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of this influential figure.
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