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The Myth of Sisyphus Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1955

by Albert Camus (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,348 ratings
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169 pp.
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    169 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Alfred A. Knopf
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1955
  5. ISBN-10
    024190465X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0241904657
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alfred A. Knopf; 1st U.K. edition (January 1, 1955)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 024190465X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241904657
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,348 ratings

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Albert Camus

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Albert Camus (French: [albɛʁ kamy]; 7 November 1913 - 4 January 1960) was a French philosopher, author, and journalist. His views contributed to the rise of the philosophy known as absurdism. He wrote in his essay The Rebel that his whole life was devoted to opposing the philosophy of nihilism while still delving deeply into individual freedom. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957.

Camus did not consider himself to be an existentialist despite usually being classified as one, even in his lifetime. In a 1945 interview, Camus rejected any ideological associations: ""No, I am not an existentialist. Sartre and I are always surprised to see our names linked..."".

Camus was born in Algeria to a Pied-Noir family, and studied at the University of Algiers from which he graduated in 1936. In 1949, Camus founded the Group for International Liaisons to ""denounce two ideologies found in both the USSR and the USA"".

Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo by Photograph by United Press International [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Russell L. McCollom III
5.0 out of 5 stars Sisyphus Revisited
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012
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I have not read this book since the 60s. Since then I have changed quite a bit, but this little this book has not. Without entering into a philosophical discussion, I can recommend this bit of Camus wholeheartedly. For those unfamiliar with French thought in the 1940s and 1950s, this is an interesting place to start. It is not for the faint of heart or those who prefer their food pre-chewed. You have to work a little to wring the truth out of Camus, and anyone else of merit.
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Reinaldo Enrique
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read even if you do not fully agree
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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Albert Camus' answer to one of philosophies hardest questions. A great read even if you do not fully agree.
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Joseph M. Joy
4.0 out of 5 stars Foundational thinking
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2011
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I'm reading this book based on a strong recommendation, and liking it. It is a small but dense work, with a lot of substance. One frustrating aspect of the style (a translation from French) is that often I am left wondering what a particular sentence refers to - because it ambiguously refers to things by "it" (and I'm wondering - what particular thing are you referring to by by "it"). I'm still trying to get my mind around rather core definitions like "the absurd". Overall, I find this book very deep and thought provoking and unconventional.
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ROBERT SHERMAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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Still one of my favorite reads!
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Elisabeth Branczyk
5.0 out of 5 stars Philisopher's book
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2011
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This book is about Albert Camus' youth and one has to be a philisopher to understand all the implications. I still loved it and hope others will too. E. Azar
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An avid Reader from Aus.
3.0 out of 5 stars Sisyphus
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2015
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I have never read this writers work and it needs to be studied which I intend to do. I would like to join a discussion group to enrich my understanding.
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Wes
5.0 out of 5 stars Camus fan
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2013
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If you are a fan of The Stranger or 20th century existential thought, then this is perfect for you. Word
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Dr J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017
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GREAT BOOK
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but damaged.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2024
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The book was a fantastic read. Arrived slightly damaged though.
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Teo saruga
5.0 out of 5 stars Camus' best essay
Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2024
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Beautiful cover, tasteful font, high quality, cheap, extremely interesting book!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Meh
Reviewed in the Netherlands on July 11, 2023
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Decent introduction to absurdism and its absurdity. 13 more words have been written so that I satisfy the requirment placed by Amazon.
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Aditya Chatterjee
5.0 out of 5 stars Philosophical Legionary
Reviewed in India on March 29, 2023
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Exceptional book if you're willing to delve into the unending world of philosophy. The book covers the aspect of absurdity of existence through the usage of the myth of sisyphus. Camus take on the subject is enthralling yet subtle with undaunted undertones of negating societal contradictions. The book basically questions why the hell are we even existing. It takes away the meaning of life so be very careful while going through this seminal work of art.
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Gianfranco Franchini
5.0 out of 5 stars Albert Camus 🖤
Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2022
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Ormai è il quinto che compro di questo amato e mai dimenticato scrittore, UOMO di un certo spessore umano, che descrive alla perfezione il disagio della nostra razza, la disuguaglianza, l'assoluta mancanza di libertà.
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Gianfranco Franchini
5.0 out of 5 stars Albert Camus 🖤
Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2022
Ormai è il quinto che compro di questo amato e mai dimenticato scrittore, UOMO di un certo spessore umano, che descrive alla perfezione il disagio della nostra razza, la disuguaglianza, l'assoluta mancanza di libertà.
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