Exile and the Kingdom

Historical Context and Significance

«Exile and the Kingdom» is a collection of novellas by Albert Camus, published in 1957. The book explores themes of alienation, existential crisis, and the search for meaning in life, characteristic of Camus's work. The collection's influence on culture lies in its profound philosophical content and masterful use of language, making it an important contribution to existentialist literature. Camus, a Nobel Prize laureate in literature, continues to develop his ideas of absurdity and rebellion through these novellas, significantly impacting subsequent generations of writers and philosophers.