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Literary Fiction· France

The Fall

by Albert Camus
Aggregate Editorial Score36/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1956147 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1956, The Fall established Albert Camus as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Jean-Baptiste Clamence, a former Parisian lawyer now in an Amsterdam bar, delivers a monologue of confession and seduction to a stranger. Camus's final novel is a brilliant study in the psychology of guilt and self-justification. Themes of guilt, self-deception, confession run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1956.

Book Details

AuthorAlbert Camus
Published1956
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages147
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679720225
Editorial Score36/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195610
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Albert Camus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fall about?

Jean-Baptiste Clamence, a former Parisian lawyer now in an Amsterdam bar, delivers a monologue of confession and seduction to a stranger. Camus's final novel is a brilliant study in the psychology of guilt and self-justification.

Who wrote The Fall?

The Fall was written by Albert Camus, from France. First published in 1956.

What awards has The Fall won?

The Fall has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1956.

Is The Fall worth reading?

The Fall is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in guilt, self-deception, confession.

Where can I buy The Fall?

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What category is The Fall?

The Fall is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Fall from?

The Fall originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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