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This volume brings together four plays by the French existentialist writer and philosopher Albert Camus. The title play, Caligula, explores the reign of the Roman emperor as he grapples with absurdity and the limits of power. The other three plays—The Misunderstanding, State of Emergency, and The Just Assassins—each examine themes of justice, rebellion, and the human condition, reflecting Camus's philosophical concerns. The collection offers a representative sample of Camus's dramatic work, which often confronts moral dilemmas and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.
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