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Can I read The myth of Sisyphus and other essays on EtoBox?
The myth of Sisyphus and other essays by Albert Camus is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The myth of Sisyphus and other essays about?
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 not living in an absurd universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Camus posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.
Who reads The myth of Sisyphus and other essays?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Albert Camus
- Publisher
- Vintage Books
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781439505564
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Literary Collections, Literary Fiction, Romance
- Rating
- 4.19 / 5 (30,994 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
Other editions & translations
- The myth of Sisyphus : and other essays (1959)
- The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays (1991)
- The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays (2013)
- Microsoft Word - Camus - The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays v1.1 (1991)
- The Myth of Sisyphus, and Other Essays (1983)
- The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays (1942)
- The myth of Sisyphus, and other essays.: Translated from the French by Justin O'Brien (1959)