The Plague

Discover 'The Plague' by Albert Camus, a powerful exploration of fear, isolation, and the human condition. Set in the Algerian town of Oran, this world-renowned fable delves into the lives of townspeople struck by a deadly epidemic that brings forth existential dilemmas and moral questions. Published in 1947, 'The Plague' serves as an allegory for France's struggle during the Nazi occupation and highlights the resilience of the human spirit when faced with dire circumstances. Each character, from the compassionate Dr. Rieux to the fearful citizens, embodies different responses to the life-threatening crisis, making it a profound commentary on courage and cowardice. With 256 pages of gripping narrative, 'The Plague' offers timeless insights that resonate today. Ideal for literature enthusiasts, students, and anyone seeking profound philosophical reflections, this B-format paperback edition published by Penguin UK is a must-have for your bookshelf. Enhance your reading experience with this classic that explores themes of morality and existentialism. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order of 'The Plague'—a remarkable addition to any literary collection that encourages deep contemplation about life and death.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141185132
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


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The Plague is Albert Camus's world-renowned fable of fear and courage

The townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease- some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.
An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France's suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence.
'A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice' Independent
'Magnificent'The Times
Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. He studied philosophy in Algiers and then worked in Paris as a journalist. He was one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement and, after the War, established his international reputation as a writer. His books include The Plague, The Just and The Fall, and he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. Camus was killed in a road accident in 1960.


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