32 pages 1 hour read

Albert Camus

Caligula

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1944

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Reviews & Readership

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Based on reviews, Caligula by Albert Camus is praised for its exploration of absurdism and existentialist themes, with compelling dialogue and deep philosophical insights. However, some critics find its bleakness overwhelming and its pacing uneven. The titular character’s descent into tyranny fascinates but may be too intense for some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Caligula?

Readers who appreciate philosophical and existential literature, deep character studies, and moral dilemmas will enjoy Caligula by Albert Camus. Similar to readers of Camus's own The Stranger or Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, they thrive on exploring themes of absurdity, power, and rebellion against fate.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
French Literature
Play: Drama
Topics
Philosophy
Period
Existentialism
Absurdism
Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Values/Ideas: Fate