Personal Writings by Albert CamusJustin O'Brien

"The discovery of Camus' essays on his childhood and youth revolutionized my perception of him from a thinker to a writer whose intellectual clarity was shaped by the wealth of sensory experiences he encountered. As a product of his impoverished yet vibrant upbringing in Algeria, Camus left a profound mark on European literature, as evidenced by his renowned works such as The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague, and The Fall. This collection of autobiographical writings, including The Wrong Side and the Right Side, Nuptials, and Summer, delves into Camus' personal life and his profound appreciation for the sensual beauty of his surroundings. Renowned translator Justin O'Brien, a close friend of both Camus and André Gide, further immortalizes the author's eloquence and artistry, making him a worthy recipient of the Nobel Prize." Geoff Dyer