The First Man

Interesting Facts

• The book is an autobiographical novel in which the author explores his roots and childhood in Algeria.
• The novel was left unfinished due to the author's tragic death in a car accident in 1960.
• The manuscript was found in the wreckage of the car after the accident.
• In the book, the author describes complex relationships with his mother, who was deaf and illiterate.
• The novel was published posthumously in 1994 thanks to the efforts of the author's daughter, Catherine Camus.
• The book contains deep reflections on the meaning of life, identity, and belonging.