Exile and the Kingdom

"Exile and the Kingdom" is a collection of five short stories by Albert Camus, published in 1957. The stories explore themes of alienation, existential struggle, and the search for meaning within the human experience. Camus delves into the lives of characters who face moral dilemmas and the complexities of existence, often feeling disconnected from society or their own values. Through their struggles, Camus reflects on the broader human condition and the search for belonging and purpose, highlighting the tension between individual freedom and communal responsibility. The collection embodies Camus’s philosophical ideas about absurdity and the human spirit.