{"product_id":"a-happy-death-by-albert-camus-9780141186580","title":"A Happy Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to die a happy death? This is the central question of Camus's astonishing early novel, published posthumously and greeted as a major literary event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt tells the story of a young Algerian, Mersault, who defies society's rules by committing a murder and escaping punishment, then experimenting with different ways of life and finally dying a happy man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn many ways, \u003cem\u003eA Happy Death\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating first sketch for \u003cem\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e, but it can also be seen as a candid self-portrait, drawing on Camus's memories of his youth, travels, and early relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is infused with lyrical descriptions of the sun-drenched Algiers of his childhood—the place where, eventually, Mersault is able to find peace and die 'without anger, without hatred, without regret'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46457350226156,"sku":"9780141186580","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6667783482238.jpg?v=1747739526","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/a-happy-death-by-albert-camus-9780141186580","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}