Camus, Albert
The First Man (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185231
- author:
- Camus, Albert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The First Man by Albert Camus A poignant and deeply personal novel, The First Man is an unfinished manuscript that was discovered in the aftermath of a car accident in which its author lost his life. Written in 1957, but not published until nearly thirty years later, this book offers a profound insight into Camus's own life and experiences. The story revolves around Jacques Cormery, a young man whose childhood is marked by poverty and hardship, yet finds solace in the love of his mother and the guidance of a teacher who helps him to see the world in a new light. This novel is perhaps the most autobiographical of Camus's works, and its themes of identity, morality, and the human condition continue to resonate with readers today. Through The First Man, Camus explores the complexities of human existence, revealing the struggles and contradictions that shape our lives. A powerful and thought-provoking work, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human experience.
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