Name: El Mito de Sísifo (in Spanish)
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Rating: 5 (11 reviews)
Author: Albert Camus
ISBN: 9789807716253

Type

Physical Book

Author

Albert Camus

Publisher

Lucemar

Collection

Lucemar

Year

2023

Language

Spanish

Pages

160

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18 x 12 cm

ISBN

9789807716253

ISBN13

9789807716253

Edited in

Venezuela

Edition No.

SEGUNDA

Synopsis "El Mito de Sísifo (in Spanish)"

Esta obra, que toma su nombre del mito griego y cuyo tema fundamental es “el absurdo”, consta de cuatro capítulos y un anexo en los que el autor se concentra en hacer un análisis muy personal sobre la muerte, el arte y otros aspectos de la condición humana. El mito griego cuenta que Sísifo fue condenado por los dioses a empujar eternamente una pesada e inmensa roca hasta lo alto de una montaña, para que una vez arriba, esta se deslice hacia abajo, donde Sísifo tiene que ir a recogerla y volver a empujarla hasta llegar a la cima, una y otra vez. Partiendo de esta leyenda como metáfora del esfuerzo inútil, Camus expone la idea de lo absurdo de la existencia y se hace —y nos hace— una interrogante fundamental: Vivir, ¿vale la pena?

Albert Camus

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Albert Camus (Mondovi, Algeria, November 7, 1913 – France, January 4, 1960) was a French novelist, essayist, and philosopher, whose career established him as a key figure in twentieth-century thought and literature. His childhood, marked by humility and the Algerian colonial environment, deeply influenced his worldview and literary style. After studying philosophy in Algiers, he moved to France, where he developed a prolific career in both journalism and literature.
Camus is the author of emblematic titles such as The Stranger, The Plague, The Fall, and The Myth of Sisyphus, works that explore the human condition, freedom, and the search for meaning in the face of absurdity. Although often linked to existentialism, he himself rejected this label, moving between humanism and his own philosophical stances. In 1957, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, a recognition he received as one of the youngest authors in the history of the award.

Camus's career has been celebrated for his ability to address ethical and existential questions through direct and reflective prose, connecting with generations of readers around the world. His legacy remains relevant, and his works continue to be the subject of study, analysis, and debate. Camus's life was tragically cut short in a traffic accident, but his thought and literature maintain a constant influence on contemporary culture.

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Noelia Rubiera Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Llegó antes de la fecha estimada y está perfecto. Muy recomendable.
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Paloma Kirchmann Friday, May 10, 2024
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Aunque la obra es excelente, pensé que la edición sería un poco mejor. Me refiero al objeto libro.
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Luis Arturo Herrera Herrera Wednesday, July 03, 2024
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Excelente texto, como los demás de Camus
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Roberto Espinoza Cordova Thursday, May 02, 2024
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realmente estoy emocionado x empezar a leerlo
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Antony Arturo Asto Ramos Tuesday, December 03, 2024
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Demoro un poco la entrega, pero el libro llego en buenas condición, precio módico para ser original
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Juan José Cano Oviedo Monday, February 17, 2025
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Muy contento con la compra. Gracias
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Lenin Francklin Ponte Escudero Sunday, April 06, 2025
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El envio fue perfecto y el libro es bueno
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Anonymous User Friday, November 07, 2025
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Buen-material,-buen-libro
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Rodrigo José García Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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¡¡TODO FANTASTICO, MUCHAS GRACIAS!!
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Leonardo Manríquez Thursday, January 18, 2024
Compré esta edición en una tienda local y la verdad es que es una alternativa muy buena a un precio más asequible que el resto de ediciones. El encuadernado es bueno y la portada y contraportada son de un cartón bastante firme para ser tapa blanda, harto más firme que las portadas de Penguin
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Jorge Cartes Monday, August 26, 2024
Exelente libro, me encanta como camus plantea su postura!!
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