Albert

French writer, philosopher, and journalist, born in Algeria, 1913-1960

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Albert Camus was a French writer, philosopher, and journalist born in Algeria. He is known for his concept of the absurd, exploring the conflict between humanity's search for meaning and the universe's indifference. During World War II, he was a leading figure in the French Resistance and editor of the underground newspaper Combat. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. His major works include The Stranger, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague, and The Fall. Although often linked to existentialism, he rejected that label.

Major works

L'Étranger (1942)novel
Le Mythe de Sisyphe (1942)essay
La Peste (1947)novel
La Chute (1956)novel
Le Premier Homme (1994)unfinished novel

Key milestones

1957Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the second-youngest recipient at the time.
1940Moves to Paris and becomes involved in the French Resistance, serving as editor of the underground newspaper Combat.
1936Obtains his diplôme d'études supérieures in philosophy from the University of Algiers.

Themes

The absurdRevoltFreedomJusticeExistentialism (rejected by the aut

Sources: nobelprize.org · britannica.com

“The act of love . . . is a confession. Selfishness screams aloud, vanity shows off, or else true generosity reveals itself.”

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“But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?”

— AlbertTheme · Happiness

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“I enjoyed my own nature to the fullest, and we all know that there lies happiness, although, to soothe one another mutually, we occasionally pretend to condemn such joys as selfishness.”

— AlbertTheme · Happiness

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“Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them.”

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