The 'Collection of Plays' series by Albert Camus offers readers a deep dive into the world of theater through the lens of one of the 20th century's most renowned philosophers. This series includes 'Caligula,' which explores the ruthless reign of a Roman Emperor grappling with grief and the search for absolute freedom, and 'The Just,' which examines the moral complexities faced by Russian revolutionaries. Another highlight is 'The Plague, The Fall, Exile, and The Kingdom and Selected Essays,' revealing Camus's profound insights into human suffering and resilience. Whether you're drawn to philosophical questions or compelling narratives, this collection presents a rich tapestry of existentialist thought brought to life on stage. Each play not only showcases Camus's narrative brilliance but also challenges readers to reflect on themes of absurdity, rebellion, and the human condition.

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Caligula and Three Other Plays

Book 1Published 1958

Caligula and Three Other Plays

by Albert Camus

Four thought-provoking masterworks for the theater by the Nobel Prize–winning author of The Stranger and The Plague, in a restorative new translation by Ryan Bloom that brings together, for the first time in English, Camus's final versions of the pla... Read more

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Collected Plays

Book 2Published 1965

Collected Plays

by Wole Soyinka

`The Lion and the Jewel alone is enough to establish Nigeria as the most fertile new source of English-speaking drama since Synge's discovery of the Western Isles.' The Times The ironic development and consequences of `progress' may be traced through... Read more

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The Plague, the Fall, Exile and the Kingdom, and Selected Essays

Brings together a collection of the writer's novels, short stories, and essays, including "The Plague," a tale of survival and resilience in the face of a devastating epidemic, and "The Fall," in which a French lawyer makes an astonishing confession. Read more

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