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“For there is merely bad luck in not being loved; there is misfortune in not loving.”

Quote by Albert Camus

Book:The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays

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The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the philosophical concepts of existentialism, the absurdity of life, and the human struggle for meaning. It includes the influential essay 'The Myth of Sisyphus,' which examines the idea of the absurd and the role of the individual in a meaningless universe. 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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