Camus, Albert - La Peste

Overview: "La Peste" (The Plague) is a novel by Albert Camus, published in 1947, which explores themes of human suffering, the absurdity of life, and the responses to existential crises.

Plot Summary: The story is set in the Algerian city of Oran and follows the outbreak of bubonic plague, depicting the struggles of the townspeople as they grapple with isolation and despair.