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The myth of Sisyphus

by Albert Camus, Justin O'Brien

This philosophical essay analyses the concept of the absurd, arising from the confrontation between the human search for meaning and the irrational silence of the universe. It addresses whether life is worth living in a world devoid of inherent purpose.

Accession 15852 ISBN 024190465X Publisher Hamish Hamilton
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