The Myth of Sisyphus
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Description
One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus—featured here in a stand-alone edition—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. Review: There is God or time, that cross or this sword. - A true life changing book. It will change the way you think. Destroys hope, eternity, etc. Review: Good - Great condition
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,669 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Essays (Books) #68 in Biographies, Diaries & True Accounts #74 in Classic Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,705 Reviews |
Reviews
P**I
There is God or time, that cross or this sword.
A true life changing book. It will change the way you think. Destroys hope, eternity, etc.
S**T
Good
Great condition
S**M
Good quality
Great
C**K
Nice enough.
If you have found your rock. Be sure of it though..
Y**I
Quick Delivery
Excellent quality and condition
C**O
Quality is good
Love it ❤
Z**K
Great book about depression and monotony
Great book about Suicide
S**A
Lovely purchase
Paper quality is great, safely arrived.
C**O
Perfeito
Excelente qualidade do material. Tradução correta e sem erros. Espero que esse livro me tire a vontade de me m*t*r ou me dê coragem suficiente pra acabar com tudo :D
I**0
Loved it
This book was a fascinating read. I believe that I need to read it multiple times to fully understand it. Anyways, I found it interesting how Camus saw life at that point of his life. I wonder if his point of view changed throughout the years.
A**Z
Excellent presentation of this great piece of literature.
Excellent presentation of this great piece of literature.
C**O
Roll that stone
Book came perfect condition. 5/5 As far as the book itself. 1/5 I don’t understand the hype. Felt like I was just reading words and had no idea what anything meant. End of the book has a nice lesson/ realization…but this I’ve already felt and isn’t too mind blowing.
A**E
Among the best works ever written. Read it!
A formative read. I actually consider it a must read for anyone — Camus guides the reader towards finding a personal meaning for their life in a troubling world, using various philosophers in the existentialist canon to illustrate his points without being pretentious. You don’t need a philosophy degree to appreciate this, because Camus has great empathy for the reader. He explains their views and how absurdism overcomes the emptiness of the modern world, embracing, and encouraging us to embrace with him, the uncertainty of purpose. This is an accessible work that’s as clever as it is intense. Ultimately, this is about the triumph of the human spirit. The subject of su*cide is heavy, but so is life. I first read it in high school and continue to revisit it every couple of years as an adult.
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