Albert Camus
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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,...
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When a young Algerian named Meursault kills a man, his subsequent imprisonment and trial are puzzling and absurd. The apparently amoral Meursault--who puts little stock in ideas like love and God--seems to be on trial less for his murderous actions, and more for what the authorities believe is his deficient character.
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Libro de bolsillo. Biblioteca de autor. Albert Camus volume BA 0664
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Una audaz crítica del comunismo y de cómo salió mal detrás de la Cortina de Hierro, el ensayo de Camus examina las revoluciones en Francia y Rusia, y argumenta que, dado que ambas fueron culpables de producir tiranía y corrupción, la esperanza para el futuro radica solo en la rebelión sin revolución. A lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la forma en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los demás....