The Modern Classics Plague
The Modern Classics Plague by Albert Camus, published by National Geographic Books on November 26, 2013, is a significant work in the realm of fiction and philosophy, encompassing 256 pages in English. This edition presents Camus’s renowned fable set in the town of Oran, where a deadly plague wreaks havoc, forcing the townspeople into quarantine. The narrative explores various human responses to fear and isolation, highlighting the actions of individuals like Dr. Rieux, who confronts the terror head-on.
Readers will find a profound exploration of existential themes as the story delves into the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The Plague serves as both a gripping tale of survival and a reflection on the human condition amidst crisis. Through its allegorical elements, the book resonates with historical contexts, particularly the struggles during the Nazi occupation of France. This edition is part of the Penguin Modern Classic series, making it a notable addition for those interested in classic literature and philosophical movements.
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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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