Caligula and Three Other Plays

Albert Camus

Overview

This collection gathers four of Camus’s most significant dramatic works: Caligula, The Misunderstanding, State of Siege and The Just Assassins. Together they trace the author’s evolving ideas on rebellion, freedom and moral responsibility. Readers encounter an emperor who confronts absurdity through cruelty, travellers caught in fatal miscommunication, a city grappling with plague as metaphor, and revolutionaries debating the ethics of violence. The plays showcase Camus’s concise dialogue and philosophical tension, offering a compact route into his broader literary project.

Who it's for

• Students of existential and absurdist theatre
• Readers exploring moral questions around justice and revolt
• Performers seeking intellectually rich roles

Key features

• Language: English
• Contains four complete plays
• Introduction contextualises each drama