#12 in Essays
The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays
- 212
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
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About the book
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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 456 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Essays average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 10 | 2% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 446 | 98% |
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It has 212 pages — shorter than 58% of the ranked books in Essays.
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