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The Fall

By: Albert Camus, Justin O'Brien - Translator
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Elegantly styled, Camus' profoundly disturbing novel of a Parisian lawyer's confessions is a searing study of modern amorality.

Born in Algeria in 1913, Albert Camus published The Stranger - now one of the most widely read novels of this century - in 1942. Celebrated in intellectual circles, Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.

©1956, 1984 Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. (P)2018 Recorded Books Thought-Provoking Classics Psychological Literary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction
Philosophical Depth • Thought-provoking Narrative • Accessible Writing • Beautiful Storytelling • Spiritual Enlightenment

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The narrative starts with such a passion and speed that I had to rewind and listen again and to fully grasp the mood. The initial impact results in a disorientation at first. Yet, one starts to see everyday people, city dwellers, as well as movers and shakers with such an intimate portrait that it is impossible to end this book without being mesmerized with a strong sense of spiritual enlightenment. A must to understand humanity and for those who question the purpose of life, with this audio edition of The Fall, Camus finds its meaning with Ballerini's powerful voice.

existentialism at its best

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How can a Three Hour Monologue be so completely mesmerizing and enthralling that the Listener cannot tear himself away? That is the question that I posed to myself after finishing this Performance in one sitting.

I guess the answer is the confluence of Camus’ incredibly dramatic prose and Ballerini’s powerfully emotional narration. We hang on every syllable of Clamence’s confessional spiral from successful Bourgeois Lawyer down to a rambling Barfly who self-identifies as a "judge-penitent". He preaches a doctrine of surrendering freedom as a technique to endure a life of suffering in a world meaningless without a God or objective truth. Clamence, through his confession, sits in permanent judgment of himself and others,

This tragically sad account somehow has the power, at least to me, to actually thrill and inspire the Reader to stand up and confront the Realities of Existence, rather than seek solace in suicide.

Five Stars for the Book and Ten for the Narration. *****

Amazingly immersive experience!

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The view point is enjoyable and it's a fun book as a person trys to justify he is a good person.

Fun book

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An amazing work that masterfully combines philosophy and literature. I enjoyed it so much that I listened to it twice back to back.

Thought provoking masterpiece

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I had needed to read this story when I was in school decades ago but had not thought about it until seeing several novels by Albert Camus on sale recently. I have not listened to an audiobook story like this before but decided to purchase them all and loved this one. I ended up listening to this one twice back to back and will likely do a 3rd listen somewhat soon.

fantastic short novel

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