“L'absurde est la notion essentielle et la premie' re ve? rite? . The absurd is the fundamental idea and the first truth.”
Quote by Albert Camus
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Albert Camus
Albert Camus was a French author and philosopher, born on November 7, 1913, and died on January 4, 1960. Known for his unique existentialist philosophy and profound insights into human suffering, Camus' works include 'The Stranger', 'The Plague', and 'The Myth of Sisyphus', which have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
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