Albert Camus

Albert Camus (November 7, 1913 – January 4, 1960) was a French-Algerian philosopher, writer, and journalist known for his profound impact on literature and existential philosophy. Camus is most famous for his novel *The Stranger* and his philosophical essay *The Myth of Sisyphus*, where he explored the idea of "the absurd"—the conflict between human desire for meaning and the universe's indifference. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 for illuminating “the problems of the human conscience.” His works are celebrated for their clarity and exploration of moral integrity, freedom, and the search for truth in an indifferent world. Camus remains an icon for his focus on living authentically and embracing life's struggles with courage and compassion. background - William A. Morgan