*The Myth of Sisyphus* is a philosophical essay by Albert Camus, published in 1942.

In this work, Camus explores the concept of the absurd and the human condition. The essay uses the Greek myth of Sisyphus, who is condemned to eternally roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, as a metaphor for the human struggle for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. Camus argues that despite the absurdity of life, one can find purpose and fulfillment through the act of embracing and living with the absurd. The essay is a foundational text in existentialist philosophy and reflects Camus’s ideas about finding meaning in the face of existential challenges.