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Exile and the Kingdom

Albert Camus
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Exile and the Kingdom

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1991

Book Brief

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Albert Camus

Exile and the Kingdom

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Algeria • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Exile and the Kingdom is a collection of six short stories by Albert Camus. These narratives explore themes of human isolation, existential conflict, and the search for meaning. Stories like "The Adulterous Woman" and "The Silent Men" depict individuals confronting personal dilemmas, societal norms, and the desire for freedom and belonging.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,763 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus receives praise for its exploration of existential themes and human isolation through well-crafted short stories. Readers appreciate Camus' lucid prose and philosophical depth. Critics, however, note occasional narrative repetition and a lack of character development, which may disengage some. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking collection.

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Who Should Read Exile and the Kingdom?

A reader who enjoys Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus is typically drawn to philosophical and existential themes. They might appreciate works like Sartre's Nausea and Kafka's The Metamorphosis for their deep exploration of human isolation and meaning, favoring stories that challenge perspectives on freedom, identity, and exile.

4.2

14,763 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Algeria • Mid-20th century

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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