The Plague
A novel set in the Algerian city of Oran, where an outbreak of bubonic plague seals the town off from the world. Through the responses of various citizens, Camus explores human solidarity, suffering, and the absurd in the face of collective crisis.
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Ranked #477 of 1942
Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Jun 15, 2023.
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