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Philosophy, Essay

The Myth of Sisyphus

  • Author: Albert Camus
  • First published: 1942

Synopsis

One of the most influential works of this century, this is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide: the question of living or not living in an absurd universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Camus posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.--From publisher description.

Source: Open Library (edited as needed)

My commentary

Le Mythe de Sisyphe (French) Author honors: Nobel Prize in Literature (1957)