The Fall
The Fall
Albert Camus
Sam Altman
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The Fall

The Fall

Albert Camus
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Albert Camus
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In the dimly lit corners of an Amsterdam bar, Jean-Baptiste Clamence unfolds his confession, an intricate tapestry of guilt and disillusionment woven through the nights' shadows and the bottom of each glass. Once a respected lawyer, Clamence now navigates the murky waters of his own conscience, revealing the depths of human hypocrisy and the haunting specter of self-judgment. "The Fall," Albert Camus' last complete work of fiction, plunges the reader into a philosophical exploration of the abyss that separates man's ideals from his actions, illuminating the fragile line between innocence and complicity in the crimes of existence. Camus masterfully crafts a narrative that is both a mirror and a maze, compelling the reader to confront the uncomfortable truths of their nature. Through Clamence's confession, a dialogue with the self and the other unfolds, challenging notions of truth, freedom, and the search for redemption in a world bereft of absolutes. "The Fall" stands as a testament to Camus' extraordinary ability to dissect the human condition, offering a piercing, lyrical meditation on the perpetual fall from grace, and the impossible quest for meaning amidst the ruins of ourselves.

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Released
1956
16 May
Length
147
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You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.
— Albert Camus, The Fall

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