Albert Camus, Arthur Goldhammer , Alice Kaplan

Algerian Chronicles

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ISBN 13:
9780674416758
author:
Albert Camus, Arthur Goldhammer , Alice Kaplan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
1.9 x 14 x 21 cm
Genre:
History, Countries & Regions, Africa
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.91

Description

First published in France in 1958, Algerian Chronicles is a collection of essays by Albert Camus that explores his complex relationship with Algeria. Written during a tumultuous period in the country's history, these works offer a prescient analysis of terrorism and the struggle for national identity.

Translated into English for the first time, this edition brings together some of Camus' strongest statements on Algeria from the 1930s to the 1950s. The book includes an introduction by Alice Kaplan, which sheds light on the moral dilemmas faced by Camus as he navigated his commitment to defending those who suffered colonial injustices while also supporting French interests.

A companion appendix featuring lesser-known texts completes the picture of a thinker grappling with fundamental questions about violence, counter-violence, national identity, and justice. This collection remains relevant today, offering insights into the complexities of human conflict and the ongoing struggle for social justice.

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