About the Book: Albert Camus’s The Plague is a powerful classic novel exploring fear, courage, isolation and the resilience of the human spirit. When the Algerian city of Oran is struck by a deadly plague, its residents are forced into quarantine as death and uncertainty spread. While some surrender to fate and others search for someone to blame, Dr Rieux and a few others choose to resist. First published in 1947, this acclaimed existential novel also serves as an allegory for France under Nazi occupation, offering a timeless reflection on suffering, solidarity, morality and human determination.