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The Fall
Albert Camus · 1942 · 128 pages
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A seminal philosophical essay by Albert Camus that addresses the fundamental question of existential absurdity. Through the metaphor of Sisyphus condemned to eternally roll a boulder up a mountain, Camus examines the confrontation between humanity's need for meaning and a universe that offers no answers, proposing that life remains worth living despite this absurdity.
With clear prose and rigorous argumentation, Camus advocates a philosophy of revolt, freedom, and passion for life, influencing generations of thinkers and remaining essential to understanding modern existentialism.
Book details
| Author | Albert Camus |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1942 |
| Pages | 128 |
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