The Myth of Sisyphus

De: Albert Camus

Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini

One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning.

With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.

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An enlightening take on a worthy absurd life

Edoardo Ballerini gave an excellent recitation of Albert Camus book. While I found Camus' arguments well stated and even compelling, he ends up covering the main arguments repeatedly which made the 2nd half of book somewhat tiring.

Conversational tone, lots of imagery.

It's a short listen. And like a lot of writers, Nietzche and after, Camus presents his philosophy in a conversational tone. His profession, the theater, provides a lot of imagery, but rarely.
Honestly, I think they set themselves up poorly, lofty a goal to explain suicide. Behind Schopenhauer 'architectural' tone is a lecture rather a conversation regarding this issue. Camus addresses the issue directly. Personally, rather inconclusive.
Together however... Schopenhauer might have hit the nail on head as to the 'essence of suicide' while Camus deals with its current iteration.

philosophy and essays

A bit of deep thought, over fluffed opinions by the writers but we'll worth the pondering and internal debate of our own opinions

His profound way of speaking.

The myth of Sisyphus is a classic. If you want to challenge your way of thinking and evolve philosophically this is a must.

Amazing

Camus is such a wonderful read every time and it's awesome to have someone reading it to you like this. So good. Best served with coffee.

Magical essays

The bit on absurdism was revealing and I adored the travelogues. I need to read more Camus.

Very detailed, but complicated

The performance was well done, but is far too complicated for me to really enjoy on the first read.
The author provides many thought-provoking ideas, but the 20th century way of speaking makes it quite the hurdle for me to understand.
Overall, I'd suggest to those looking for an in-depth look at suicide and numerous philosophers such as Kierkegaard and Nietzche. Definitely NOT a quick read, at least for me.

Brilliant work, excellently narrated

I have been relistened to parts of this for the past month, and it has allowed me to better recognize how to live to the fullest. As Camus writes, "one does not become aware of the absurd without being tempted to write a manual of happiness." This is one such manual. I'm very thankful this is available as a very well narrated audiobook. If you have not read it, do so right away!

simply a must read

the narrator was perfect for the writer. the book gives true insight to life . although sometime overly flamblyant is it quit ornate. A true clasic and a must read .

this is not what I expected

I thought this would be a good introduction to Camus. it is utterly useless to someone who doesn't know Kafka. the whole thing is an analyzation of kafka's works. so without firsthand knowledge of Kafka, this is a totally useless read.