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A Happy Death
by Albert Camus
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972. First American Edition. First American edition. Measuring approximately 8.25 x 5.25" with 192 numbered pages.
This book is in good condition. Moderate bumping and sunning to both ends of spine and around all edges of boards. Moderate foxing to foredge and bottom edge of textblock. Previous owner's book plate with their signature on front pastedown. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good condition. Minor bumping and chipping to both ends of spine and around edges of jacket. Original 5.95 price on front flap.
A Happy Death (original title La mort heureuse) is a novel by absurdist French writer-philosopher Albert Camus. The existentialist topic of the book is the "will to happiness", the conscious creation of one's happiness, and the need of time (and money) to do so. It draws on memories of the author including his job at the maritime commission in Algiers, his suffering from tuberculosis, and his travels in Europe.
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Inventory # (O1-37).
This book is in good condition. Moderate bumping and sunning to both ends of spine and around all edges of boards. Moderate foxing to foredge and bottom edge of textblock. Previous owner's book plate with their signature on front pastedown. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good condition. Minor bumping and chipping to both ends of spine and around edges of jacket. Original 5.95 price on front flap.
A Happy Death (original title La mort heureuse) is a novel by absurdist French writer-philosopher Albert Camus. The existentialist topic of the book is the "will to happiness", the conscious creation of one's happiness, and the need of time (and money) to do so. It draws on memories of the author including his job at the maritime commission in Algiers, his suffering from tuberculosis, and his travels in Europe.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory # (O1-37).
Synopsis
A Happy Death (original title La mort heureuse) was the first novel by French writer-philosopher Albert Camus. The existentialist topic of the book is the "will to happiness," the conscious creation of one's happiness, and the need of time (and money) to do so. It draws on memories of the author including his job at the maritime commission in Algiers, his suffering from tuberculosis, and his travels in Europe.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5532
- Title
- A Happy Death
- Author
- Albert Camus
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1972
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Chipping
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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