The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays.

CAMUS, Albert.

Item Number: 140267

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1955.

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.