Myth of Sisyphus and other Essays

Informationen zum Autor Albert Camus Klappentext One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus-featured here in a stand-alone edition-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 a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity. Zusammenfassung A Nobel Prize-winning author delivers one of the most influential works of the twentieth century, showing a way out of despair and reaffirming the value of existence. 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 a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly presents a crucial exposition of existentialist thought.

Product details

• Authors: Albert Camus
• Publisher: Vintage USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 06.11.2018
• EAN: 9780525564454
• ISBN: 978-0-525-56445-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 202 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Vintage International
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works