Albert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. Although he spent most of his adult life in France, as a child Camus enjoyed a Mediterranean life of sun and sea. Camus’ father died when he was young and Camus lived with his extended family in the city of Algiers.

He studied literature and philosophy at the University of Algiers, but withdrew from his studies after he contracted tuberculosis. He was active in the French Resistance against Nazi occupation in France.

He published his first book of essays in 1937. Some of his famous novels include The Stranger (1942), The Myth of Sisyphus (1955), The Fall (1957) and The Outsider. The Plague (1947) was first published in French and has been translated into sixteen languages. Camus’ novels are characterized by their artistic and philosophical nature.

His works are classics, which present the absurdities of modern life. He was awarded a 'Nobel Prize' for Literature in 1957. In 1960, he died in a car crash at the age of forty-six.

The summary notes for The Plague cover the following key aspects from the text in detail:

• Genre
• Structure
• Historical Issues
• Style
• Background Notes
• Summary
• Character Profiles
• Themes and Issues
• Sample Examination Questions
• Final Examination Tips

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