Give Kamel Daoud credit for audacity. In his debut novel, “The Meursault Investigation,” the Algerian journalist goes head-to-head with a pillar of 20th century literature: Albert Camus’ existential ...
“The Meursault Investigation: A Novel” by Kamel Daoud, translated by John Cullen (Other Press, 160 pages, $14.95, paperback) It is one of the best-read novels of the 20th century, depicting the ...
The brother of ‘the Arab’ murdered in Camus’ masterpiece gets a revenge of sorts in this astonishing take on French colonialism The most notorious literary killing of the 20th century takes place on a ...
In his compelling novel, The Meursault Investigation, Kamel Daoud gives the murdered Arab from Camus' The Outsider a name, a story and a new role. By Owen Richardson. Famously, O'Brien argued that the ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
A few things spring to mind at the mention of Algeria, and I'd venture that these won't be too different for most people, especially those of us from colonies that became independent not too long ago.
Give Kamel Daoud credit for audacity. In his debut novel, “The Meursault Investigation,” the Algerian journalist goes head-to-head with a pillar of 20th century literature: Albert Camus’ existential ...
Director François Ozon, better known for lighter soufflés, takes on a demanding piece of literature and serves it well, with absorbing pools of isolation and detachment.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results