The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays.
CAMUS, Albert.
The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays.
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion": First Edition of Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1955.
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First edition of Camus’ classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Translated by Justin O’Brien. Uncommon in this condition.
One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays 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.
