Albert Camus is one of the iconic figures of twentieth-century French literature; one of Frances most widely read modern literary authors and one of the youngest winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature. As the author of LEtranger and the architect of the notion of the Absurd in the 1940s; he shot to prominence in France and beyond. His work nevertheless attracted hostility as well as acclaim and he was increasingly drawn into bitter political controversies; especially the issue of Frances place and role in the country of his birth; Algeria. Most recently; postcolonial studies have identified in his writings a set of preoccupations ripe for revisitation. Situating Camus in his cultural and historical context; this 2007 Companion explores his best-selling novels; his ambiguous engagement with philosophy; his theatre; his increasingly high-profile work as a journalist and his reflection on ethical and political questions that continue to concern readers today.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Gibsons heir apparentBy Chrijeff"Since Charles Dana Gibson has given up his pen and ink work for oil paintings; Mr. Fisher has become his natural and popular successor;" said Success magazine of Harrison Fishers work. He was also a precursor of Norman Rockwell; responsible for many magazine covers (especially; but not exclusively; for Cosmopolitan) as well as book and periodical illustrations. His "Fisher Girls;" like the "Gibson Girl;" are clearly meant to be examples of fresh yet stylish young "American types;" fashionably dressed yet alert and active: they play tennis and golf; paint; ride and drive horses; hurl snowballs at young men; ride in canoes and automobiles; go on ocean voyages; attend balls and parties and the theater; graduate from college; play piano; bird-watch; enjoy the companionship of their dogs and cats; travel to Europe and the seaside; flirt; and model the flamboyant gowns; hats; and hairstyles of the era 1905-20; Fishers most prolific period (and occasionally those of earlier times too--note the multi-tiered 1860s hoopskirt on page 108 and pioneer gingham sunbonnet on page 112). Some are cheerful; some pensive; but all are attractive--and; like Gibsons "girls;" distinct individuals. Fans of Gibsons work should like Fishers too.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a wonderful picture book filled with a great collection of early ...By Dan V.This is a wonderful picture book filled with a great collection of early American work by Harrison Fisher. I bought this book mostly for reference for my portrait illustrations. But resolution on some pages are pretty low; but that can be overlooked since most of the samples are sketchy anyway.The color looks desaturated; but for the most part; that was his style. The paperback covers dont hold up very well; and its not like I bring this book everywhere with me.Overall; excellent book if you are interested in this genre of art or era of American culture.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. American Beauties (Dover Fine Art; History ofhellip; Harrison FisherBy K. J. KalinI think this is excellently done; and a great value from Dover; and its very appreciated as a Kindle edition. I can only look at them in bw on my Kindle Paperwhite; but Harrison Fisher works always look great in black and white. I can view them in color on the Cloud Reader; so I get the best of both worlds: portability; and color at home.It does contain a bio; and his self-portrait; which is nice. I did notice one typo and have sent in a correction. Its a Hearsts cover and the caption reads Hearts. So far; its the only typo Ive noticed; and it was rather obvious. I can highly recommend this to any Harrison Fisher fan.