Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning.
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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