Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. He was born in Algeria to French parents and became known for his philosophical views and literary works.

Albert Camus, a French philosopher, author, and political activist, was born in Algeria during the French colonization. He later became known for his works such as The Stranger and The Plague.

In October 1914, Albert Camus' father died from shrapnel wounds suffered at the first battle of the Marne during World War I. This event deeply impacted Camus and influenced his strong opposition to the death penalty.

Albert Camus is accepted into the University of Algiers in 1923, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey.

In 1924, under the influence of his teacher Louis Germain, Camus gained a scholarship to study at a prestigious lyceum near Algiers. Despite his grandmother's plans for him to work as a manual laborer, his teacher recognized his intelligence and desire to learn.

At the age of 17 in 1930, Albert Camus was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He moved out of his home to live with his uncle and turned to philosophy, influenced by his teacher and impressed by ancient Greek philosophers and Nietzsche.

In 1933, Albert Camus enrolled at the University of Algiers and completed his BA in philosophy in 1936, focusing on early Christian philosophers and influenced by Nietzsche and Schopenhauer.

Albert Camus married his first wife Simone Hié, but the marriage ended due to infidelities on both sides.

In early 1935, Albert Camus joined the French Communist Party to address inequalities in Algeria, although he was not a Marxist. He later left the party and became involved with the Algerian Communist Party and the Algerian People's Party.

Albert Camus's first publication was a play called Révolte dans les Asturies (Revolt in the Asturias) written with three friends in May 1936. The play focused on the 1934 revolt by Spanish miners brutally suppressed by the Spanish government.

A short collection of semi-autobiographical, semi-fictional, philosophical pieces by Albert Camus, representing his first attempt to formulate a coherent life-outlook and world-view. It consists of five lyrical essays exploring themes of solitariness, hope, despair, and the preference for the Mediterranean world.

Camus's play portraying the young emperor Caligula as a martyr-hero of the Absurd, obsessed with the meaninglessness of human existence. Through revisions, Camus added elements of revolutionary nihilism and defiance of the Absurd.

In 1939, Camus wrote a series of articles highlighting the dire living conditions in the Kabylie highlands and advocated for urgent economic, educational, and political reforms.

On December 3, 1940, Albert Camus married pianist and mathematician Francine Faure in Lyon. They later moved back to Algeria and then to the French Alps due to Camus' tuberculosis.

Camus is known for his exploration of the concept of the Absurd, which expresses a fundamental disharmony in human existence, arising from the collision between the human desire for meaning and the indifferent universe.

Camus's turning point in attitude towards the Absurd occurred in a collection of four letters to an anonymous German friend written between July 1943 and July 1944. These letters were later published as 'Lettres à un ami allemand' in 1945.

A grim exploration of the Absurd, where a son conceals his identity from his mother and sister who operate a boarding house where they murder and rob patrons. Despite its dark themes, Camus described its philosophy as ultimately optimistic.

On September 5, 1945, Albert Camus, as one of the few Allied journalists, criticized the American use of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.

Albert Camus delivered a lecture titled 'The Crisis of Man' at Columbia University on March 28, 1946.

Camus's second novel set in the coastal town of Oran, depicting the outbreak of plague and its impact on human endurance, solidarity, and compassion. It serves as an allegory of the rise of Nazism and the Absurd in general.

In this play, the plague is used as a symbol for totalitarianism, personified by a fascist dictator and a solicitous commissar. The characters represent a system of pervasive control and micro-management threatening mass society.

In 1949, Albert Camus was involved in theater work, contributing to the cultural landscape with his artistic endeavors.

Based on the real-life assassination of the Russian Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich in 1905 by Ivan Kalyayev and members of the Combat Organization of the Socialist Revolutionary Party. The play delves into the moral justifications of terrorism and political violence, contrasting the practicality of historical events with the more conscientious portrayal of Kalyayev by Camus.

Camus' work 'The Rebel' explores the moral justifications of political violence and terrorism, critiquing revolutionary violence and Marxism-Leninism. It led to a feud with Sartre and other French leftists.

In 1952, Camus resigned from his work for UNESCO in protest when the UN accepted Spain, led by General Francisco Franco, as a member, showcasing his strong stance against authoritarian regimes.

In 1954, during the Algerian War, Camus faced a moral dilemma as he defended the French government's actions against the revolt while advocating for greater Algerian autonomy. He believed in co-existence between pieds-noirs and Arabs.

Camus's third novel, a dramatic monologue by M. Jean-Baptiste Clamence, exploring themes of guilt, innocence, and philosophical discourse on good and evil. Set in a seedy bar in Amsterdam, it is a character study and psychological portrait.

Albert Camus delivered a Nobel Prize acceptance speech in Stockholm, where he emphasized the importance of truth and resistance to oppression in the craft of writing.

Albert Camus' 'Algerian Chronicles' were first published in 1958, with the English translation released in 2013.

An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel Demons, produced in 1959.

On January 4, 1960, Albert Camus dies in a car accident in Villeblevin, France. He had initially planned to travel by train with his family, but changed his plans last minute to accompany his publisher.

A stele was erected in Tipasa, Algeria, in honor of Albert Camus, featuring a phrase from his work Noces à Tipasa. The stele overlooks the sea and Mount Chenoua, symbolizing Camus's enduring legacy and impact.

The French Post issued a stamp featuring the image of Albert Camus on June 26, 1967.

A selection of critical writings, including essays on Melville, Faulkner, and Sartre.

In 1971, Albert Camus' posthumous work 'La Mort heureuse' was published.

The article delves into the concept of absurdity in rebellion.

The biography delves into the life of Albert Camus.

The article explores the true essence of Albert Camus.

The article examines Albert Camus' views on the anarchist alternative.

Albert Camus' incomplete work 'The First Man' was posthumously published in 1994.

In 1995, Albert Camus' posthumous and incomplete work 'Le premier homme' was published.

Olivier Todd's biography offering a comprehensive look into the life of Albert Camus.

A collection of articles and editorials that Camus wrote during and after WW II for the French Resistance journal Combat.

The book serves as a companion to understanding the works of Albert Camus.

The book discusses Albert Camus' philosophical journey from the absurd to revolt.

David Sherman's work on Albert Camus, providing insights into the life and ideas of the philosopher.

An article in The Guardian suggesting a controversial theory about the possible involvement of the KGB in Albert Camus' death due to his criticism of the Soviet Union.

A collection of Camus’s political writings on Algeria.

Matthew Sharpe's book delves into the philosophical aspects of Albert Camus' work, emphasizing a return to the origins.

The book explores the challenges faced by Albert Camus in the realm of political thought.

On March 4, 2016, a Selective and Cumulative Bibliography of Albert Camus was archived, providing a comprehensive list of works related to the famous philosopher and writer.

Robert Zaretsky's work exploring the captivating correspondence between Albert Camus and Maria Casarès, shedding light on their relationship.

An entry in The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy discussing the life and impact of Albert Camus, highlighting his years of birth and death.

The book 'Albert Camus: A Very Short Introduction' was published in 2020 by Oxford Academic as part of the Very Short Introductions series.