Albert Camus

Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. He spent the early years of his life in North Africa, where he worked at various jobs--in a weather bureau, in an automobile supply firm, in a shipping company--to help pay for his courses at the University of Algiers. He went on to become a journalist, and from 1935 to 1938 he ran the Theatre de l'Equipe, a theatrical company that produced plays by Malraux, Gide, Synge, Dostoyevsky, and others. During World War II he was one of the leading writers of...See more

Albert Camus book reviews

  • Stranger 5 out of 5

    The Existential Camus

    by artzau, Sep 6, 2012

    The Stranger is, alas, the title which is most often used for L'Étranger, the novel written by the randy Albert Camus, but that's misleading as the meaning in French is 'The Foreigner,' or by ... read more

  • The Plague 5 out of 5

    a must read

    by Mr.Walks, Nov 17, 2011

    excellent literature from an amazing author. i would recommend anyone reading this book. I love the simplicity of the material. This book is good for everyone. From 15-50 yrs old. read more

  • L'Etranger 5 out of 5

    As good as they say

    by BEATRICE O, Jul 4, 2011

    Beautifully written story told from an existential perspective read more

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