The Plague

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Camus’ The Plague is set in Oran, and with this connection in mind he christens his new series of unflinching depictions of massacre.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

The Plague of Athens was a disease caused by Yersinia pestis that killed one-quarter of Athenian troops in 430 BC.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

It's perhaps no surprise that during lockdown, films about fictional viruses like Contagion and novels like Albert Camus' The Plague have become more popular, as people try to get their heads around the current situation.

From BBC • May 23, 2020

I reread The Plague last week, in between necking paracetamol and arguing on Twitter.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2020

Played this game called The Plague, which I did not participate in, by the way!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio