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The Fall

By Albert Camus
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The Fall by Albert Camus is a philosophical novel set in Amsterdam, exploring themes of guilt, innocence, and self-judgment. The story is delivered as a monologue by a former lawyer who reflects on his life and the moral ambiguities he has encountered. Through his narrative, he exposes the complexities of human nature and the ironies that govern our conscience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by intense philosophical explorations of guilt, innocence, and the human condition. This compelling narrative features a confessional monologue from a once successful Parisian lawyer, revealing deep introspection and moral dilemmas. If reflective and thought-provoking literature resonates with you, this might be an enthralling read.

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Based around a series of blistering confessions, The Fall was described by Sartre as 'perhaps the most beautiful and the least understood' of Camus' novels.

Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights in an Amsterdam bar, he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen, a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of guilt, hypocrisy, and alienation pours forth.

The Fall is a brilliant portrayal of a man who has glimpsed the hollowness of his existence. But beyond depicting one man's disillusionment, Camus' novel exposes the universal human condition and its absurdities—for our innocence that, once lost, can never be recaptured...

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The Fall by Albert Camus is praised as a compelling exploration of modern conscience. The novel's narrative draws readers into a profound self-examination where Camus himself assumes the roles of the accused, prosecutor, and advocate, creating a thought-provoking commentary on judgement and morality.

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ISBN: 9780241458884

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Robin Buss

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 64g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Albert Camus (1913-1960) grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Algiers. He studied philosophy at the University of Algiers, and became a journalist. His most important works include The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague and The Fall. After the occupation of France by the Germans in 1941, Camus became one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement. He was killed in a road accident, and his last unfinished novel, The First Man, appeared posthumously.

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