The Myth of Sisyphus is a seminal philosophical essay by French author Albert Camus, first published in 1942. This work serves as a cornerstone of absurdist philosophy. Camus explores the fundamental tension between the human desire for meaning and the silent, indifferent universe. Rather than resorting to physical or philosophical suicide, Camus advocates for a courageous acceptance of the absurd, finding freedom and purpose through constant rebellion and the full experience of life.