Albert Camus
French philosopher, author, and journalist (1913–1960)
Albert Camus was born on November 7, 1913 in Dréan and died on January 4, 1960 in Villeblevin, aged 46. Recorded occupations: writer, philosopher, novelist, journalist, essayist and playwright. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movement: continental philosophy. Fields of work: philosophy, literature, journalism and ethics. Notable works include “L'homme révolté”, “A Happy Death”, “The Fall”, “The Myth of Sisyphus”, “The Stranger” and “The Plague”. Educated at University of Algiers 1. Honours include Nobel Prize in Literature. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and comité de lecture des éditions Gallimard.
- Born
- November 7, 1913 · Dréan
- Died
- January 4, 1960 · Villeblevin
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- writer, philosopher, novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright
- Movements
- continental philosophy
- Notable works
- L'homme révolté, A Happy Death, The Fall, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Stranger, The Plague
- Education
- University of Algiers 1
- Honours
- Nobel Prize in Literature
- Wikipedia editions
- 142 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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