{"product_id":"9780141186580-retail-a-happy-death","title":"A Happy Death","description":"Is 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. It 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. In many ways A Happy Death is a fascinating first sketch for The Outsider, but it can also be seen as a candid self-portrait, drawing on Camus's memories of his youth, travels and early relationships. It 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'.","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49027672015067,"sku":"9780141186580-RETAIL","price":21.24,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a4cd8d91-4655-4b63-9ce6-fb5785671036.jpg?v=1785091324","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9780141186580-retail-a-happy-death","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}