Le Mythe de Sisyphe

I really dislike this overcomplicated prose, but the message is so powerful and hopeful-despite-hopelessness that 5 stars is an understatement. This is the book that could have solved years of despair in my life, this is the book that should be central to any individual's education.

Seminal essay by Camus

Good

I like it all, Camus is one of my favorite authors

good

A masterpiece.

The content is a different book, not ‘le mythe de sisyphus’.

I had read the famous Myth of Sisyphus section of this book in college and I really enjoyed it, so I imagined it would be fun to read the entire work. I had heard about how a lot of existential philosophy is incredibly dense and unreadable, so it was a fun little surprise to find myself reading just such a book. Most of the book is incomprehensible, twisted and overwrought with pretentious affect. I don't recommend this one, although it does have its moments.

Must read if you appreciate the origines of the myth

L'indispensable pour tous les amateurs de philosophie. Quelques passages un peu rude dans cet essai, mais un accompagnement ad vitam pour les salariés qui, comme moi, peuvent chercher un sens à la vie (professionnelle surtout)... Lu deux fois, pour mieux saisir le propos.

il faut le lire au moins une fois!

There is an insanely huge amount of references to other books and authors in this book. Having not read any of those other books it made it very difficult for me to understand some passages. But otherwise great book.

Buena obra filosófica de Camus, aunque he de reconocer que con "La peste" me atrapó más, quizá he echado en falta una mayor profundización en algunos aspectos. Aún así recomendable leerla.