The Myth of Sisyphus

In this profound and moving philosophical statement, Camus poses the fundamental question: is life worth living? If human existence holds no significance, what can keep us from suicide? As Camus argues, if there is no God to give meaning to our lives, humans must take on that purpose themselves. This is our absurd task, like Sisyphus forever rolling his rock up a hill, as the inevitability of death constantly overshadows us. Written during the bleakest days of the Second World War, "The Myth of Sisyphus" argues for an acceptance of reality that encompasses revolt, passion and, above all, liberty. This volume contains several other essays, including lyrical evocations of the sunlit cities of Algiers and Oran, and the settings of his great novels "The Outsider" and "The Plague".

ISBN 0141182008   Pages 208 ISBN13 9780141182001 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 157 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd   Language English, French Imprint Penguin Classics   Published in London Format Paperback   Series editor Phillips, Adam, Phillips, Adam, Phillips, Adam Publication date 30 Mar 2000   Series title Penguin Modern Classics Translator Justin O'Brien   Height (mm) 198 Writer of introduction James Wood   Width (mm) 129 DEWEY 194   Spine width (mm) 12 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level General, Tertiary education, Professional / Scholarly

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