Camus, Albert
The Myth of Sisyphus (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141182001
- author:
- Camus, Albert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Phenomenology & Existentialism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus is a profound philosophical statement that explores the fundamental question of whether life is worth living. Translated by Justin O'Brien, this Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by James Wood. Camus argues that if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves, embracing an 'absurd' task that encompasses revolt, passion, and liberty. Written during the bleakest days of the Second World War, The Myth of Sisyphus presents a powerful acceptance of reality that is both moving and thought-provoking. The book also contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran, which are set in the backdrop of his great novels The Outsider and The Plague. Camus' influential works have had a significant impact on intellectual climate, and his writing continues to be widely read and studied today. If you're interested in exploring his philosophy and ideas, The Myth of Sisyphus is a thought-provoking read that offers insights into the human condition.
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