Albert Camus in the 21st Century: A Reassessment of His Thinking at the Dawn of the New Millennium (Faux Titre, 308) (English and French Edition) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9042023589 ISBN 13: 9789042023581

Publisher: Brill Academic Pub, 2008

Synopsis

In the first decade of a new century, this collection of bilingual essays examines Camus's continuing popularity for a new generation of readers. In crucial respects, the world Camus knew has changed beyond all recognition: decolonization, the fall of the Iron Curtain, a new era of globalization and the rise of new forms of terrorism have all provoked a reconsideration of Camus's writings. If the Absurd once struck a particular chord, Meursault is as likely now to be seen as a colonial figure who expresses the alienation of the settler from the land of his birth. Yet this increasing orthodoxy must also take account of the reasons why a new community of Algerian readers have embraced Camus. Equally, once isolated because of his anti-Communist stance, Camus has been taken up by disaffected members of the Left, convinced that new forms of totalitarianism are abroad in the world. This volume, which ranges from interpretations of Camus's literary works, his journalism and his political writings, will be of interest to all those seeking to re-evaluate Camus's work in the light of ethical and political issues that are of continuing relevance today.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 9042023589
• ISBN 13: 9789042023581
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 295
• Editor: Margerrison Christine, Orme Mark, Lincoln Lissa