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Quote by Albert Camus

“Working conditions for me have always been those of the monastic life: solitude and frugality. Except for frugality, they are contrary to my nature, so much so that work is a violence I do to myself.”

Quote by Albert Camus

Book:Correspondence, 1932-1960

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Correspondence, 1932-1960

This book compiles a series of personal and professional correspondences, offering a glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of the individuals involved during the specified period. more

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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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