The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays
1st Vintage international ed.
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Author
Contributions
- O'Brien, Justin, 1906-1968. - Contributor
Publication
1991 - Vintage Books, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
53,000 words, Guess
Page Count
212 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1888949M
- ISBN-100679733736
- OCLC Control Number22661880
- Internet Archivemythofsisyphus00camu
- Library of Congress Control Number90050476
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- LibraryThing5881536
- Goodreads11987
Classifications
- DDC844/.914
- LCCPQ2605.A3734 M913 1991
- LCCPQ 2605 A3734 M93 1967
Description
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.
First Sentence
THERE is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide.
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