Name: The Plague
Brand: Albert Camus

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2017-02-11

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Albert Camus

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Albert Camus (1913-1960) was a French author and philosopher who won the Nobel prize in 1957. Born in Mondovi, Algeria, he is best known for his philosophical works such as "The Myth of Sisyphus" and novels like "The Stranger" and "The Plague". Camus' writing explored themes of existentialism, absurdism, and the human condition. His thought-provoking ideas continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Camus' literary career began with his involvement in the French Resistance during World War II. He worked as an editor for various newspapers while actively opposing Nazi occupation. After the war, he gained recognition for his philosophical essays which questioned the meaning of life and existence.
In addition to his philosophical writings, Camus also wrote plays such as "Caligula" and "The Misunderstanding". His unique blend of literature and philosophy made him a prominent figure in both fields. Despite his untimely death at the age of 46 in a car accident near Villeblevin, France, Albert Camus left behind a lasting legacy through his profound insights into human nature.

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The Plague by Albert Camus is an extraordinary odyssey into the darkness and absurdity of human existence. 'On the morning of April 16, Dr Rieux emerged from his consulting-room and came across a dead rat in the middle of the landing.'

It starts with the rats. Vomiting blood, they die in their hundreds, then in their thousands. When the rats are all gone, the citizens begin to fall sick. Like the rats, they too die in ever greater numbers.

The authorities quarantine the town. Cut off, the terrified townspeople must face this horror alone. Some resign themselves to death or the whims of fate. Others seek someone to blame or dream of revenge. One is determined to escape.

But a few, like stoic Dr Rieux, stand together to fight the terror. A monstrous evil has entered their lives but they will never surrender to it.