The Plague by Albert Camus
The novel is set in the Algerian city of Oran during the 1940s, where a deadly plague sweeps through, causing the city to be quarantined. The story is told through the eyes of a doctor who witnesses the horror and suffering caused by the disease. The narrative explores themes of human resilience, solidarity, and the struggle against the absurdities of life. It also examines how individuals and society respond to death and disease, creating a profound meditation on the nature of existence and human endurance.
The 153rd greatest book of all time
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- 2nd on Kanon na koniec wieku (Canon at the end of the century) (Rzeczpospolita (newspaper))
- 5th on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 21st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 32nd on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 58th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 303rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Books of the Century (The Age (Newspaper))
- The New Lifetime Reading Plan (The New Lifetime Reading Plan)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)