The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays

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One of the most influential works of this century, this 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 an absurd universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Camus posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.--From publisher description.

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4.2/5 · 106879 readers · 151 pages · ≈ 2 h 48 m · Demanding

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How many pages is The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays?

151 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays151

What genre is The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays?

It sits on the Essays, Philosophy, Mythology shelves.

Is The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays in the public domain?

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Who wrote The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays?

Albert Camus.

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