The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays
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Albert Camus
One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays 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.
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Author
Albert Camus
Pages
224
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2012-10-31
ISBN
0307827828 9780307827821
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"True freedom requires that life is meaningless and we are insignificant,says Camus. Faulty logic, and darn depressing."
Roger Boothe
"As poetry, this is a zenith of my reading life, as philosophy it is a book that reshaped my thinking. We have to imagine Sisyphus happy.... helps me deal with the absurdity of modern life."
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Mitch Ratcliffe
"Yes, I really like the way Camus expresses his world view, approach to morality, and storytelling. Always gives me something to think about"
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Mark Ideler