At the heart of "The Myth of Sisyphus" lies the figure of the absurd man, who embodies Camus' philosophy. The absurd man is someone who acknowledges the absurdity of life but refuses to succumb to despair. Instead, he revolts against the void, creating his own meaning and living with intention and passion.
: For background on Camus's life during the writing of these essays, including his Nobel Prize acceptance and his break from nihilism, see his profile at The Nobel Prize official site. albert camus summer pdf