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Claudia Rocha Yes, it's the story of a man called Mersault and his thoughts on life, happiness and death. It's in French, but I'm sure there's an English translatio…moreYes, it's the story of a man called Mersault and his thoughts on life, happiness and death. It's in French, but I'm sure there's an English translation(less)

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is this book anyhow connected to the starnger? i haven't read any either

Raihan Alfi If what you mean with connected is about the story, no, it does not have any correlation with the story from the stranger. However, the idea and the c…moreIf what you mean with connected is about the story, no, it does not have any correlation with the story from the stranger. However, the idea and the conversation between the stranger and happy death still running on alienation of the human being and happiness(less)

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Is it distinct enough from the stranger to stand on its own or is it more like an alternative version that seem very familiar?

ErnstG It stands on its own feet and is a different book

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Is it necessary to read any previous works of Camus? When to read this work to exploit it at the best? I've read the books The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus and currently reading The Rebel.

ErnstG No. It stands by itself as much as any book ever does

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Throughout A Happy Death, Mersault seems to experience the most joy in his interactions with the physical world. What is Camus trying to convey about humanity’s connection with the world around us—do we need exercise and physical health to be happy? Are beautiful surroundings an important part of a moral existence? Are the physical aspects of love and romance as meaningful as an emotional connection?

ErnstG Bear in mind Camus's poverty and ill health and re-think your question…moreBear in mind Camus's poverty and ill health and re-think your question(less)

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I have a question for some points. I got this as assignments,and I read book over and over, but I could not find specific information,so I would appreciate if somebody help me. Mersault frequently challenges traditional ideas of morality. Use your essay to identify at least three typically immoral acts (or ideas) in the novel and explain how Camus recasts these moments in a positive light?

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Somebody knows where can i get this book in spanish?????? I have searched in the web and the libraries of my country (chile) and nothing Y_________Y

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