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One of postwar France’s most influential writers, Albert Camus was fêted for his masterful exploration of the absurdity of the human condition. Included here are adaptations of his three iconic existential novels – The Plague, The Outsider and The Fall – alongside four bonus pieces shining a light on the man and his work.

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: This idea changed my life.

Albert Einstein by Vinod Kumar Mishra is a thorough exploration of the life and achievements of the Nobel Laureate physicist. The audiobook covers Einstein’s groundbreaking work in theoretical physics, particularly the theory of relativity, and his influence on modern science.

Texte intégral lu par Albert Camus en Avril 1954 en accord avec Gallimard et l'Institut national de l'Audiovisuel. En juin 1942, paraît un court roman "L'Etranger". L'auteur est un inconnu de 28 ans qui allait non seulement modifier l'histoire de la littérature française, mais aussi celle de la philosophie du XXe siècle avec la formulation du sentiment de l'absurdité du destin humain.

Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like?

Paris is firing all its ammunition into the August night. Against a vast backdrop of water and stone, on both sides of a river awash with history, freedom’s barricades are once again being erected. Once again justice must be redeemed with men’s blood. Albert Camus (1913-1960) wrote these words in August 1944, as Paris was being liberated from German occupation. Although best known for his novels including The Stranger and The Plague, it was his vivid descriptions of the horrors of the occupation and his passionate defense of freedom that in fact launched his public fame.

Les bouleversements de la première moitié du vingtième siècle - révolutions et guerres meurtrières, génocides, cracks économiques sans précédents - ont profondément transformé les bases même de la pensée européenne. Jusque là conquérante, positive, défrichant sans relâche ni lassitude les territoires de la pensée ou les derniers mystères du monde, elle se met à douter d'elle même et plus encore du sens même de l'existence.

French literature may be said to begin with the ninth century "Song of Roland," and it has since then churned out masterpiece after masterpiece in every century right up to the present. Beginning with Balzac and Dumas in the early part of the nineteenth century and proceeding to Sartre and Camus at the midpoint of the twentieth, the stories in this collection showcase the talents of some of the greatest French masters of the short story.

In einer atemberaubenden Beichte bekennt im Amsterdamer Hafenviertel Jean-Baptiste Clamence, ehemals angesehener Anwalt, der sich stets für einen Wohltäter der Menschen gehalten hat, Selbstgefälligkeit und Opportunismus als Triebfedern seines einstigen Rechtsbewusstseins. Als er eines Nachts eine Frau auf einer Brücke stehen sah, im Begriff, in den Fluss zu springen, hat er sie nicht daran gehindert.

Few would question that Albert Camus (1913-1960), novelist, playwright, philosopher and journalist, is a major cultural icon. His widely quoted works have led to countless movie adaptions, graphic novels, pop songs, and even t-shirts. In this Very Short Introduction, Oliver Gloag chronicles the inspiring story of Camus' life. From a poor fatherless settler in French-Algeria to the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Gloag offers a comprehensive view of Camus' major works and interventions.

Unravel the mind of a genius in this captivating audio biography of Albert Einstein. Delve into the life, work, and revolutionary theories of the man who reshaped our understanding of the cosmos.Walk with Einstein through his journey:From humble beginnings to scientific stardom: Witness the young Einstein's intellectual prowess blossom, leading him to groundbreaking discoveries like the theory of relativity.Revolutionizing physics: Explore the impact of Einstein's groundbreaking theories, including his work on space, time, gravity, and the nature of light.Beyond the equations: Discover ...

From social anxiety to phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder, sources of anxiety in daily life are numerous, and can have a powerful impact on your future. By following the rules of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, you can stop anxiety in its tracks if you will admit this important fact: Things and people do not make you anxious. You do. Your unrealistic expectations produce your needless anxiety. Yet not all anxiety is needless....

These 24 lectures present a wide-ranging intellectual exploration of this iconic scientist, genius, and champion of social justice. More than just a biography of Einstein's life, Albert Einstein provides you with an inside look at how this brilliant thinker arrived at his various revolutionary breakthroughs.

À Oran, une ville paisible d’Algérie, la routine bascule lorsque des rats morts apparaissent dans les rues. Bientôt, la peste s’abat sur la population. Confinés, séparés, terrifiés, les habitants luttent non seulement contre la maladie, mais aussi contre la peur, l’isolement et la perte. Parmi eux, le docteur Bernard Rieux, témoin lucide et bouleversant, incarne la résistance silencieuse et la solidarité face à l’absurde.

Der französische Schriftsteller und Literaturnobelpreisträger Albert Camus hat seinen ersten Roman "Der glückliche Tod" sein Leben lang geheim gehalten. Im Herbst 1938 soll er mit 25 Jahren das Manuskript in einen Koffer eingeschlossen haben. Vollendet hat er es nie. Der Held dieses posthum veröffentlichten Romans ist der Büroangestellte Mersault, der durch einen Mord an so viel Geld kommt, dass er die Zeit nach seinen persönlichen Vorlieben gestalten und seinen nahenden Tod als einen glücklichen erwarten kann. Heiner Schmidt liest Albert Camus' Erstlingswerk atmosphärisch dicht.

"Pesten" handler om et pestudbrud i den algierske havneby Oran. I begyndelsen dør rotter i hobetal, men efterhånden sættes alle indbyggere i karantæne. En lokal læge kæmper en brav kamp for beboerne i byen. Mange vælger at gå op imod den dødsdom, der hænger over byen ved at forsøge at skabe livskvalitet under de værste betingelser eller give de syge en værdig død. Romanen demonstrerer således, at der findes en human eksistentialisme. Hovedværk fra 1947 i forfatterskabet.

Incontestablement l'un des grands maîtres à penser de la jeunesse contemporaine... Couronné du Prix Nobel à un âge où tant d'écrivains débutent, Albert Camus est une des consciences les plus exigeantes, les plus attentives, les plus lucides de son temps.

Después de recibir el Premio Nobel de Literatura en 1957, Albert Camus escribió una carta a su antiguo profesor en Argel, Louis Germain, sin el cual «no habría sucedido nada de todo esto» y le expresó todo su reconocimiento. El conjunto de la correspondencia entre estos dos hombres, nunca antes publicada integra, y un fragmento de El primer hombre donde apareció el personaje del profesor M. Bernard se encuentran compilados en Cartas a mi maestro. Una edición en forma de homenaje a ese magnífico vínculo de gratitud y ternura que los unió.

L'écriture de l'histoire de la philosophie occidentale n'est pas neutre : une Grèce prétendument fondatrice à l'exclusion des pensées qui la précèdent dans le temps, une domination idéaliste, notamment platonicienne, une tradition qui poursuit ce parti-pris avec le spiritualisme chrétien et l'idéal allemand - l'historiographie dominante est nettement platonicienne. Or, on peut proposer une contre-histoire de la philosophie qui se soucie d'un autre lignage : matérialiste, hédoniste, nominaliste, athée, sensualiste, empirique, etc. Et s'y inscrire avec le souci d'une pensée systématique.

Un podcast in sei puntate dedicato a Albert Camus e alle sue opere, che ospita le voci e i racconti di Alessandro Piperno, Yasmina Melaouah, Annalena Benini, Leila El Houssi, Evelina Santangelo e Goffredo Fofi.Il Salone presenta Albert Camus è un podcast realizzato con il supporto dell'Institut français Italia, nell’ambito del progetto Un libro tante scuole, realizzato in collaborazione con Bompiani e il sostegno dell’Associazione delle Fondazioni di Origine Bancaria del Piemonte.