Caligula and Three Other Plays
(Author) Albert CamusIn brand new translations by Ryan Bloom, four theatrical masterpieces from the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Outsider and The Plague are brought together for the first time in English, alongside deleted scenes and alternate lines of dialogue Caligula/The Misunderstanding /State of Emergency/The Just Although renowned for his novels, Albert Camus described the theatre as 'one of the only places in the world I'm happy', and staged the four plays gathered in this collection in Paris between 1944-49. Caligula, his first full-length dramatic work, portrays the monstrous emperor who destroys men, gods and ultimately himself. Here too are The Misunderstanding, a murderous tangle of longing; State of Emergency, where 'The Plague' appears as a central character; and The Just, which explores the limits of political conviction. This new translation brings together Camus's final versions of the plays, along with deleted scenes and alternate lines of dialogue.
Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a French-Algerian writer, philosopher, and journalist known for his contributions to existentialism and absurdism. His most notable works include "The Stranger," "The Plague," and "The Myth of Sisyphus." Camus' writing style is characterized by its clarity, simplicity, and exploration of the human condition in the face of a meaningless universe. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 for his powerful and thought-provoking works. Camus' impact on literature can be seen in his ability to capture the essence of existential themes and challenge societal norms. "The Stranger" remains his most famous work, exploring themes of alienation, absurdity, and the search for meaning in a world devoid of inherent purpose.
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