The Plague
Albert CamusOne of the rare 20th-century novels whose relevance renews itself whenever societies face crisis.
Why It's Lindy
One of the rare 20th-century novels whose relevance renews itself whenever societies face crisis. It works at once as plague chronicle, wartime allegory, and moral study of how decent people behave when catastrophe stops being abstract.
About This Volume
Camus sets an epidemic in Oran and uses it to examine absurdity, moral duty, solidarity, denial, and the forms of courage available to ordinary people under prolonged pressure.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read The Plague?
One of the rare 20th-century novels whose relevance renews itself whenever societies face crisis. It works at once as plague chronicle, wartime allegory, and moral study of how decent people behave when catastrophe stops being abstract.
What is The Plague about?
Camus sets an epidemic in Oran and uses it to examine absurdity, moral duty, solidarity, denial, and the forms of courage available to ordinary people under prolonged pressure.
