The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt

by Albert Camus

What does it mean to rebel? Is resistance an act of freedom, or does it inevitably lead to new forms of oppression? In The Rebel, Nobel Prize-winning philosopher Albert Camus explores the nature of revolt, tracing its evolution from mythological tricksters and historical uprisings to modern political movements. He examines figures like Prometheus, the French revolutionaries, and nihilist rebels, questioning whether rebellion can exist without becoming another form of tyranny. A profound analysis of freedom, justice, and the human condition, The Rebel is a must-read for those who seek to understand why we resist, how power shifts, and what it truly means to defy authority.