La Peste: Book Guide, Author and Facts
La Peste by Albert Camus: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The Plague (French: La Peste) is a novel by Albert Camus, published in 1947, that tells the story of a plague sweeping the French Algerian city of Oran. It asks a number of questions relating to the nature of destiny and the human condition. The characters in the book, ranging from doctors to vacationers to fugitives, all help to show the effects the plague has on a populace.
Quick facts about La Peste
- Title: La Peste
- Author: Albert Camus
- First published: 1942
- Genre: fiction, plague, plague in literature
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1230715W
Where to read La Peste
La Peste by Albert Camus is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is La Peste about?
The Plague (French: La Peste) is a novel by Albert Camus, published in 1947, that tells the story of a plague sweeping the French Algerian city of Oran.
Who wrote La Peste?
La Peste was written by Albert Camus.
When was La Peste published?
La Peste was first published in 1942.
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