Albert Camus was a French philosopher, author, and journalist known for his literary works such as The Stranger, The Plague, and The Myth of Sisyphus.
Born on November 7, 1913, in Mondovi, French Algeria.
Studied Philosophy at the University of Algiers.
Joined the French Resistance during WWII and wrote for the underground newspaper Combat.
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957.
Died in a car accident on January 4, 1960, at the age of 46.
A novel telling the story of Meursault, a French Algerian, who kills an Arab man and then struggles with the motivations behind his own actions.
A novel set in the Algerian city of Oran, which is plagued by a deadly disease, and explores the human condition in the face of adversity.
A philosophical essay examining the human condition and the concept of the absurd, arguing that despite the lack of inherent meaning in life, individuals can find purpose and happiness in the struggle itself.
Albert Camus was an existentialist philosopher who believed that life had no inherent meaning, but individuals could create their own meaning through their actions and choices.
Albert Camus was heavily influenced by the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and existentialist philosophy, as well as his experiences growing up in French Algeria.
The title refers to the Greek myth of Sisyphus, who was punished by the gods to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, only to have it roll back down each time. Camus uses this myth as a metaphor for the struggle of human existence and the inherent absurdity in our efforts to find meaning.
The setting of Oran, which is cut off from the outside world by the plague, represents the human condition and our isolation in the face of adversity.
Meursault is characterized by his indifference to life and lack of emotion, which ultimately leads to his downfall.