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Albert Camus

The Plague

Albert CamusFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1947

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Albert Camus

The Plague

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1947
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Oran, Algeria • 1940s

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Albert Camus's The Plague, an unseen third-person narrator, later revealed as Dr. Bernard Rieux, details the outbreak of a devastating plague in the city of Oran, French Algeria, during the 1940s. The narrative chronicles the city's quarantine, the various reactions of its inhabitants, and the collective struggles against the contagious disease, focusing on cooperation and existential themes. The book contains descriptions of suffering, death, and disease.

Dark

Contemplative

Melancholic

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

276,287 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Albert Camus's The Plague has garnered acclaim for its profound existential reflections and eloquent prose. Critics praise its exploration of human resilience and solidarity amidst catastrophe. However, some find its philosophical depth challenging, and its pacing sluggish at times. Nonetheless, it remains a powerful and thought-provoking narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Plague?

Readers who enjoy The Plague by Albert Camus are typically drawn to existential and philosophical literature. This audience appreciates profound themes and moral quandaries. Comparable works include 1984 by George Orwell and The Stranger by Albert Camus. They are intellectually curious and ponder human suffering and resilience.

4.3

276,287 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Oran, Algeria • 1940s

Publication Year

1947

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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