"The Rebel" by Albert Camus is a book-length essay published in 1951. Originally written in French ("L'Homme révolté"), it has been translated into English by Anthony Bower. Camus, a Nobel Prize winner in Literature, explores the metaphysical and historical development of rebellion and revolution in societies, particularly in Western Europe.
In "The Rebel," Camus examines the motivations behind rebellion and revolution, viewing them as responses to perceived injustices. He analyzes the historical figures and movements, and also the diminishing importance of traditional authority and the rise of nihilism. Camus posits that rebellion arises from the conflict between humanity's desire for clarity and the apparent meaninglessness of the world, an idea he terms "absurd". The essay seeks a path toward justice that upholds transcendental values and the intrinsic worth of human life.
While page counts may vary across editions, the book is approximately 273-320 pages in length. "The Rebel" is considered a classic essay. There are no notable adaptations of "The Rebel" into film or TV.
