The Plague (novel)

*The Plague* by Albert Camus is a philosophical novel set in an Algerian town experiencing a deadly outbreak of bubonic plague. It explores how different characters respond to the crisis—some with fear, others with solidarity or indifference—highlighting themes of human resilience, absurdity, and the randomness of suffering. Camus uses the outbreak as a metaphor for the arbitrary nature of human suffering and the importance of confronting life's challenges with courage and moral integrity. The novel emphasizes collective responsibility and the search for meaning in an indifferent universe.