The Plague

The Plague

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Albert Camus's novel 'The Plague' is an allegorical work set in the Algerian city of Oran, where a deadly plague outbreak forces its inhabitants to confront suffering, death, and the human condition. The novel explores themes of solidarity, resistance, and the search for meaning in the face of an indifferent universe. It became a bestseller and is often interpreted as an allegory for the Nazi occupation of France, highlighting human resilience and shared struggle.

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some of his later works, things like The Plague, The Plague is an amazing novel.

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Albert Camus
The Plague
novel
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"The speaker mentioned 'The Plague' as an 'amazing novel' by Camus, describing it as a bestseller that explores how people cope with a plague, drawing parallels to the Nazi occupation of France. It was presented as a later work that shows Camus's evolving thought, emphasizing shared struggle and friendship in the face of adversity."

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