The Myth Of Sisyphus

Synopsis

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.