Albert Camus is one of the most renowned authors in the twentieth century. With works such as Caligula, The Stranger, Nuptials, and The Plague, he has impacted the world of literature to a great extent. This great success was not just "given" to him "on a silver platter" however. He endured many hardships and was plagued with great illness in his short life. Camus is a great role model and idol for us all. Camus …showed first 75 words of 597 total…

…showed last 75 words of 597 total…the Minister of State and Cultural Affairs, to buy Recamier Theater in Paris. On returning to Paris, in a car driven by his friend Michel Gallimard, he was in a horrible car accident. The car went out of control and crashed into a tree on the side of the road. This tragedy brought the end of a great writer and role model who is still known as one of the greatest authors of all time.