The Plague

The book is in used condition with visible wear on the cover, including edge wear and creases. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. The paperback format shows typical signs of handling but remains a solid reading copy.

Albert Camus's "The Plague" is presented here in its First Vintage International Edition, published in March 1991 by Vintage Books, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. Originally published in 1947 as "La Peste" by Editions Gallimard, this translation by Stuart Gilbert first appeared in 1948. Camus, a Nobel Prize-winning author, explores themes of existentialism and human resilience in the face of a devastating plague in an Algerian town. This edition is a paperback with ISBN 0-679-72021-9, making it a significant addition for collectors of 20th-century literature and philosophy. The book's condition is consistent with use, showing some wear but remaining intact. This edition is notable for its accessibility and the continued relevance of its themes, appealing to both new readers and seasoned collectors.