Algerian Chronicles

More than fifty years after Algerian independence, Albert Camus’ __Algerian Chronicles__ appears here in English for the first time. Published in France in 1958, the same year the Algerian War brought about the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, it is one of Camus’ most political works—an exploration of his commitments to Algeria. Dismissed or disdained at publication, today __Algerian Chronicles,__ with its prescient analysis of the dead end of terrorism, enjoys a new life in Arthur Goldhammer’s elegant translation. “Believe me when I tell you that Algeria is where I hurt at this moment,” Camus, who was the most visible symbol of France’s troubled relationship with Algeria, writes, “as others feel pain in their lungs.” Gathered here are Camus’ strongest statements on Algeria from the 1930s through the 1950s, revised and supplemented by the author for publication in book form. In her introduction, Alice Kaplan illuminates the dilemma faced by Camus: he was committed to the defense of those who suffered colonial injustices, yet was unable to support Algerian national sovereignty apart from France. An appendix of lesser-known texts that did not appear in the French edition complements the picture of a moralist who posed questions about violence and counter-violence, national identity, terrorism, and justice that continue to illuminate our contemporary world. More Than Fifty Years After Algerian Independence, Albert Camus's Algerian Chronicles Appears Here In English For The First Time. Published In France In 1958, The Same Year The Algerian War Brought About The Collapse Of The Fourth French Republic, It Is One Of Camus's Most Political Works - An Exploration Of His Commitments To Algeria. Dismissed Or Disdained At Publication, Today Algerian Chronicles, With Its Prescient Analysis Of The Dead End Of Terrorism, Enjoys A New Life In Arthur Goldhammer's Elegant Translation. Believe Me When I Tell You That Algeria Is Where I Hurt At This Moment, As Others Feel Pain In Their Lungs. Writes Camus, Who Was The Most Visible Symbol Of France's Troubled Relationship With Algeria. Gathered Here Are Camus's Strongest Statements On Algeria From The 1930s Through The 1950s, Revised And Supplemented By The Author For Publication In Book Form. In Her Introduction, Alice Kaplan Illuminates The Dilemma Faced By Camus: He Was Committed To The Defense Of Those Who Suffered Colonial Injustices, Yet Was Unable To Support Algerian National Sovereignty Apart From France. An Appendix Of Lesser-known Texts That Did Not Appear In The French Edition Complements The Picture Of A Moralist Who Posed Questions About Violence And Counter-violence, National Identity, Terrorism, And Justice That Continue To Illuminate Our Contemporary World.--book Jacket. Preface. The Misery Of Kabylia. Destitution -- Destitution (continued) -- Wages -- Education -- The Political Future -- The Economic And Social Future -- Conclusion. Crisis In Algeria. Crisis In Algeria -- Famine In Algeria -- Ships And Justice -- The Political Malaise -- The Party Of The Manifesto -- Conclusion -- Letter To An Algerian Militant. Algeria Torn. The Missing -- The Round Table -- A Clear Conscience -- The True Surrender -- The Adversary's Reasons -- November 1 -- A Truce For Civilians -- The Party Of Truce -- Call For A Civilian Truce In Algeria. The Maisonseul Affair. Letter To Le Monde -- Govern! Algeria 1958. Algeria 1958 -- The New Algeria. Appendix. Indigenous Culture : The New Mediterranean Culture -- Men Stricken From The Rolls Of Humanity -- Letter From Camus To Le Monde -- Draft Of A Letter To Encounter -- Two Letters To Rene Coty -- The Nobel Prize Press Conference Incident. Albert Camus ; Translated By Arthur Goldhammer ; With An Introduction By Alice Kaplan. Originally Published In French: Paris : Gallimard, 1958. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "More than fifty years after Algerian independence, Albert Camus' Algerian Chronicles appears here in English for the first time. Published in France in 1958, the same year the Algerian War brought about the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, it is one of Camus' most political works -- an exploration of his commitments to Algeria. Dismissed or disdained at publication, today Algerian Chronicles, with its prescient analysis of the dead end of terrorism, enjoys a new life in Arthur Goldhammer's elegant translation. 'Believe me when I tell you that Algeria is where I hurt at this moment,' Camus, who was the most visible symbol of France's troubled relationship with Algeria, writes, 'as others feel pain in their lungs.' Gathered here are Camus' strongest statements on Algeria from the 1930s through the 1950s, revised and supplemented by the author for publication in book form. In her introduction, Alice Kaplan illuminates the dilemma faced by Camus: he was committed to the defense of those who suffered colonial injustices, yet was unable to support Algerian national sovereignty apart from France. An appendix of lesser-known texts that did not appear in the French edition complements the picture of a moralist who posed questions about violence and counter-violence, national identity, terrorism, and justice that continue to illuminate our contemporary world."--Publisher's description More than fifty years after Algerian independence, Albert Camus "Algerian Chronicles" appears here in English for the first time. Published in France in 1958, the same year the Algerian War brought about the collapse of the Fourth French Republic, it is one of Camus most political works an exploration of his commitments to Algeria. Dismissed or disdained at publication, today "Algerian Chronicles, " with its prescient analysis of the dead end of terrorism, enjoys a new life in Arthur Goldhammer s elegant translation. Believe me when I tell you that Algeria is where I hurt at this moment, Camus, who was the most visible symbol of France s troubled relationship with Algeria, writes, as others feel pain in their lungs. Gathered here are Camus strongest statements on Algeria from the 1930s through the 1950s, revised and supplemented by the author for publication in book form. In her introduction, Alice Kaplan illuminates the dilemma faced by Camus: he was committed to the defense of those who suffered colonial injustices, yet was unable to support Algerian national sovereignty apart from France. An appendix of lesser-known texts that did not appear in the French edition complements the picture of a moralist who posed questions about violence and counter-violence, national identity, terrorism, and justice that continue to illuminate our contemporary world. Contents 6 Translator’s Note 10 New Perspectives on Camus’s Algerian Chronicles by Alice Kaplan 16 Algerian Chronicles 34 Preface 38 The Misery of Kabylia 52 1. Destitution 56 2. Destitution (continued) 62 3. Wages 68 4. Education 74 5. The Political Future 80 6. The Economic and Social Future 88 7. Conclusion 96 Crisis in Algeria 100 8. Crisis in Algeria 104 9. Famine in Algeria 108 10. Ships and Justice 112 11. The Political Malaise 116 12. The Party of the Manifesto 122 13. Conclusion 126 14. Letter to an Algerian Militant 128 Algeria Torn 132 15. The Missing 136 16. The Roundtable 138 17. A Clear Conscience 140 18. The True Surrender 144 19. The Adversary’s Reasons 148 20. November 1 152 21. A Truce for Civilians 156 22. The Party of Truce 160 23. Call for a Civilian Truce in Algeria 164 The Maisonseul Affair 176 24. Letter to Le Monde 180 25. Govern! 184 Algeria 1958 188 26. Algeria 1958 190 27. The New Algeria 196 Appendix 200 Indigenous Culture: The New Mediterranean Culture 202 Men Stricken from the Rolls of Humanity 212 Letter from Camus to Le Monde 218 Draft of a Letter to Encounter 220 Two Letters to René Coty 224 The Nobel Prize Press Conference Incident 228 Index 234