Name: Create Dangerously: The Power and Responsibility of the Artist
Brand: Albert Camus

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9781984897381

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Paperback

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Limited edition

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2019-10-29

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Rando­m Hou­se

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Albert Camus

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Art & Photography

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Vintage

Albert Camus (1913-1960) was a French author and philosopher who won the Nobel prize in 1957. Born in Mondovi, Algeria, he is best known for his philosophical works such as "The Myth of Sisyphus" and novels like "The Stranger" and "The Plague". Camus' writing explored themes of existentialism, absurdism, and the human condition. His thought-provoking ideas continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Camus' literary career began with his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II. He worked as an editor for various newspapers while actively opposing Nazi occupation. After the war, he gained recognition for his philosophical essays which questioned the meaning of life and existence.
In addition to his philosophical writings, Camus also wrote plays such as "Caligula" and "The Misunderstanding". His unique blend of literature and philosophy made him a prominent figure in both fields. Despite his untimely death at the age of 46 in a car accident near Villeblevin, France, Albert Camus left behind a lasting legacy through his profound insights into human nature.

In 1957, Nobel Prize-winning philosopher Albert Camus gave a speech entitled "Create Dangerously," effectively a call to arms for artists, in particular those who came from an immigrant background, like he did. Camus understood the necessity of those making art as a part of civil society. A bold cry for artistic freedom and responsibility, his words today remain as timely as ever. In this new translation, Camus's message, available as a stand-alone little book for the first time, will resonate with a new generation of writers and artists.

“To create today means to create dangerously. Every publication is a deliberate act, and that act makes us vulnerable to the passions of a century that forgives nothing.”

Create Dangerously: The Power and Responsibility of the Artist

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