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Quote by Albert Camus

“You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.”

Quote by Albert Camus

Book:Carnets: 1935-1942

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Carnets: 1935-1942

This book is a compilation of personal notes, reflections, and musings spanning the years 1935 to 1942, offering a glimpse into the author's thoughts and experiences during that 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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