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The plague

by Albert Camus, Stuart Gilbert

Set in the French Algerian city of Oran, this novel chronicles the arrival of a deadly plague and its impact on the local population. It explores themes of destiny and the human condition through the experiences of diverse residents living under quarantine.

Accession 11264 ISBN 0140014721 Publisher Penguin
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