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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Just Assassins by Albert Camus is a play written in 1949 and set in the context of the Russian revolution of 1905. At a time when political troubles were brewing in Europe and World War II was still very present in everyone’s memories, Camus examines the notion of engagement and its interaction with ethics and values. Camus is known for his philosophical and thought-provoking novels and he often explored themes such as ethics, humanity and justice. His popular works earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957, making him the second-youngest recipient in history.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Just Assassins by Albert Camus is a play written in 1949 and set in the context of the Russian revolution of 1905. At a time when political troubles were brewing in Europe and World War II was still very present in everyone’s memories, Camus examines the notion of engagement and its interaction with ethics and values. Camus is known for his philosophical and thought-provoking novels and he often explored themes such as ethics, humanity and justice. His popular works earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957, making him the second-youngest recipient in history.
Find out everything you need to know about The Just Assassins in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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French writer, playwright, essayist and philosopher
Born in Mondovi (Algeria) in 1913
Died in Villeblevin in 1960
Notable works:
The Stranger (1942), novel
The Myth of Sisyphus (1942), essay
The Plague (1947), novel
A Frenchman born in Algeria and Nobel Prize winner, Albert Camus (1913-1960) is one of the major writers of the twentieth century. A politically committed individual, philosopher, journalist, playwright and novelist, he left his mark on his era with his reflection on absurdism, which he nuanced and made more sensitive and humane.
Widely admired, and sometimes criticized, Camus received considerable attention worldwide with his novels The Plague (1947) and, in particular, The Stranger (1942). He died prematurely in 1960 as a result of a car crash.
A play of refusal and denunciation
Genre: play
Reference edition: Camus, A. (1985)
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