The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays by Albert Camus

The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays

Albert Camus with Justin O'Brien

212 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

nonfiction classics essays philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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One of the most influential works of this century, this 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 no...

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Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 69%
informative 41%
inspiring 30%
dark 20%
hopeful 16%
emotional 8%
tense 4%
sad 3%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 29%
fast 7%

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