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Synopsis

The Myth of Sisyphus is one of the most profound philosophical statements written this century. It is a discussion of the central idea of Absurdity that Camus was to develop in his novel The Outsider. Here Camus poses the fundamental question: Is life worth living? If existence has ceased to retain significance when confronted with the fragmented reality of the human condition, what then can keep us from suicide? Camus movingly argues for an acceptance of reality that encompasses revolt, passion and, above all, liberty.

This volume contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran.

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'Probably no European writer of his time left so deep a mark on the imagination' Conor Cruise O'Brien

‘If this is your first Camus, I envy the journey upon which you are about to embark.’ Donny O’Rourke, Herald

'The unresolved nostalgia for a religious resolution remains a powerful feature of our contemporary culture, and this makes Camus's masterpiece as compelling a commentary on the human plight as it was when it first appeared over fifty years ago' Times Literary Supplement

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