The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays by Albert Camus, Justin O'Brien, Justin O'Brien (Translator), Justin O'Brien (Translator)

It makes you question yourself! Are you a modern version of Sisyphus?
Ro!and (ceo_roland@yahoo.com), young black man with fabulous taste, 09/14/2005

This essay is great! It makes you question yourself! I thought that it was well written with some amazing points! It is interest to see that some of the same social and economic problems that Sisyphus delt with still plagues us today. You're think by now, that some of these problems would have been solved. This essay was an eye opener, & true learning experience!

Also recommended: Flannery O'Connor-Everything that rises must Converge, David Thoreau-Civil Disobedience, Ralph Ellison-Invisible Man, Alain Locke-The New Negro

Camus at His Best!
R. Rich, a college professor, 10/15/2003

This short collection is an excellent way to introduce yourself to one of the most interesting writers and thinkers of the mid-20th century. Camus introduces his thoughts into the 'absurd' with both style and enlightenment. This work is a good foundation before reading other great works by Camus, such as The Stranger or The Fall.

Enlighting book with an enlightened conclusion
Brandon, A reviewer, 08/13/2003

The Myth of Sisyphus gets right to the point. The problem is is suicide the answer to the absurd. If you are not familiar with Camus’ definition of the absurd you will have to work a little harder to understand the problem and why the answer is no, suicide is not an answer. I am not giving away anything here as Camus gives the answer right in the preface. Read the preface. Read the book. If you are not sure, read it again. Camus presents evidence as he sees fit and writes lyrically, thus the book is dense and meandering at times. It is worth the trouble.

Between Kafka and Borges there comes Camus
Shalom Freedman (sfreedman@bezeqint.net), a writer in Jerusalem, 04/04/2003

Between Kafka and Borges there enters Camus.And Camus has a voice and a life which are at once more moderate and earth- bound than the other two great modern masters of the parable and myth.If the figure chosen as emblem and title is the absurd Sisyphus rolling once again a rock up a hill which he knows will perpetually roll down again , there is nonetheless consolation in the beauty which Camus makes of the effort. Life is meaningful despite its being absurd, Camus seems to say, and all who read this collection will feel enriched at hearing one of the great humanistic voices of the twentieth century in all its love for life.