(New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1955).

FIRST EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC PHILOSOPHICAL ESSAY ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FRANCE IN 1942. "All of Camus's literary work rests on his philosophical essay, The Myth of Sisyphus, which, taking its title from the legend of Sisyphus, and his eternal rock-pushing, analyzes a contemporary intellectual malady, the recognition of the absurdity of human life." - Justin O'Brien. "Camus asks a difficult metaphysical question - why man sensing the absurdity of his existence does not commit suicide - and answers with a moving acceptance of the human condition on its own terms: revolt, liberty, and passion". - Publisher. Item #34791

First American Edition. 8vo, publisher’s original black cloth lettered in gilt over yellow boards and in the dustjacket. 212 pp. A fine copy in a handsome dustjacket a touch mellowed and with very light edgewear.