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Albert Camus

(1913–1960) Novelist France

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The whole town rushed outside to celebrate the end of suffering, a scene that captures fleeting relief. The quotes question power, saying islands are easier to rule and that wealth can feel like a god. They also doubt heroism, suggesting that fighting for ideas can become murderous, and they stress the difficulty of changing one’s life.

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Albert Camus was a novelist from France, best known for L’étranger.

Quick Facts About Albert Camus

Born
November 7, 1913
Died
January 4, 1960
Nationality
France
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
L’étranger
Known for
The Fall, The Myth of Sisyphus, L'homme révolté, The Stranger, The Plague
Spouse
Francine Faure

About Albert Camus

Albert Camus was a French philosopher, novelist, dramatist, journalist, world federalist and political activist. He won the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at age 44, becoming the second‑youngest laureate and the first literature laureate born in Africa. His major works include The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall and The Rebel.

Awards & Honors

Q137970105 Nobel Prize in Literature

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