What inspired Camus to explore the theme of happiness so differently in this book?
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A Happy Death

A Happy Death
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What inspired Camus to explore the theme of happiness so differently in this book?
Did anyone else feel the ending was more hopeful than expected, given the overall tone?
How do you think the setting in France influences the philosophical themes Camus explores?