Description
1958 First edition. Pamphlet cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This rare pamphlet contains the full text of Albert Camus’ acceptance speech upon receiving the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature. Camus, a French philosopher, author, and journalist, was awarded the prestigious honor at the age of 44 for his significant body of work, including novels like “The Stranger” and “The Plague.” His speech, delivered in Stockholm, reflects on the role of the artist in a world plagued by violence and injustice. Camus eloquently argues for the writer’s responsibility to bear witness and give voice to the oppressed. This first edition offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers and a key figure in the Existentialist movement. A must-have for Camus enthusiasts, collectors of literary speeches, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of his celebrated works.
