Download or read book Exile and the Kingdom written by Albert Camus and published by Alien Ebooks. This book was released on 2024-11-06 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exile and the Kingdom is a collection of six short stories that explore themes of isolation, human resilience, and the search for meaning. Set in various locations, including Algeria and France, each story delves into characters facing profound existential challenges, struggling with their sense of self, or grappling with moral and societal dilemmas. Camus’s writing captures the alienation and absurdity of modern life, offering a nuanced look at the complexities of the human condition. Included are: THE ADULTEROUS WOMAN THE RENEGADE THE SILENT MEN THE GUEST THE ARTIST AT WORK THE GROWING STONE Albert Camus (1913–1960) was a French-Algerian author, journalist, and playwright best known for his absurdist works The Stranger (1942) and The Plague (1947). He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957 at the age of 43, the second youngest recipient in history.