The Plague
Albert Camus's The Plague -original title La Peste -was first published in 1947 and is one of the most important works in existential literature. Set in the fictional town of Oran, Algeria, the novel tells the story of a plague outbreak and examines the effects it has on both individuals and society as a whole. The novel is often regarded as an allegory for the human condition and a reflection on Camus's philosophy of the absurd.The Plague explores themes of suffering, mortality, solidarity, ...