O'Brien, Justin (translator)
Committed Writings - Penguin Modern Classics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241400401
- author:
- O'Brien, Justin (translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 128mm / 196mm
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Committed Writings is a collection of Albert Camus' most powerful political writings, exploring moral responsibility and the role of the artist in the world.
Within these pages, Camus delivers impassioned arguments, such as his polemic against the death penalty in 'Reflections on the Guillotine', and his vision for the artist's responsibilities, as outlined in his Nobel speeches.
First published in 1943, 'Letters to a German Friend' marked Camus' first wartime intervention, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of his battle. This volume offers a unique insight into Camus' thoughts on the intersection of art and politics.
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