The Fall by Albert Camus
The novel is narrated by a successful Parisian lawyer who has moved to Amsterdam after a crisis of conscience. He confesses his past misdeeds and moral failings to a stranger in a bar, revealing his growing self-loathing and disillusionment with the hypocrisy and shallowness of his former life. His confessions are a reflection on guilt, innocence, and the nature of human existence. The protagonist's fall from grace serves as a critique of modern society's moral failings and the individual's struggle with guilt and redemption.
The 576th greatest book of all time
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 98th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 484th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)