"Absurdity is king, but love saves us from it."

[jeancaro31]

Listen to the radio.

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[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Summer has come, all of a sudden. It’s warm, I can feel my body relaxing and longing for the heat, for life. Today was filled with you, and not simply because of your voice on the phone. Though you were very cruel, asking if you should delay the trip. Of course, I’m coarse and Algerian, but I still have some sensitivity. That said, let’s pray to heaven.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, May 1, 1950 [#296]

[schizoid-hikikomori]

The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

In fact, aside from you and my desire to be with you, there’s only one thing that’s really clear in my mind: a longing for the sea, the sky, the sun. As for the rest, it’s better to leave it for later, and I’ve decided not to think about it except to find one or two ways of relaxing somewhere this summer.

Maria Casarès to Albert Camus, Mon Cher Amour, May 1, 1950 [#295]

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Albert Camus

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Do you at least know the love, the gratitude, the surge of joy that fills me? You’ll get this letter quite late, I’m afraid, Sunday brings everything to a halt—but you’re not alone until Friday, you must sense that. A single kiss, but an overwhelming one, until they rain down on you on Friday.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 29, 1950 [#294]

[filmap]

Lo straniero / The Stranger Luchino Visconti. 1967

Bus stop Rpe Chasse Loup Laudat, Casbah 16000, Argelia See in map

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[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Ah! My dear, loving, dark-haired woman, my beach, I’m thinking of the moment when we will surrender to each other. It’s only with you that I feel liberated, understood, validated. Yes, I love you, and I curse the days that keep us apart. The sun, the sea, you in my arms, my lips on you, yes, that’s what living is, and it’s an immense cup of joy that we will drink all at once. Afterwards, however hard the solitude, the waiting, at least we will have experienced that.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 29, 1950 [#294]

[estridd]

"This human that had been so close to him, now pierced by thrusts of the spear, burned by a superhuman evil, wrung out by all the hateful winds of heaven, was sinking before his eyes into the waters of the plague, and he could do nothing to stop the shipwreck. Once more, Reiux had to remain on the strand, his hands empty and his heart twisted, with no weapons or recourse against this disaster."

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

What have I done since yesterday? Nothing but read books for my work and, from time to time, lie in the sun that’s come back, to get a tan. Not too much, just enough so you can see a healthy face on Friday. Unfortunately, I’m not sleeping very well these days. Last night, I tossed and turned for three hours. At least I’ve already lived one day devoid of stupidity and unhappiness. In any case, I’m better again and look well. I only feel truly strong when I’m with you, though I do feel a lot stronger.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 29, 1950 [#294]

[kkutabaaree]

The Stranger (2025)

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

I’m glad that you’re eating, that you feel life returning. I do as well, to tell the truth, and not just because the sun has come back, but because I can already taste your mouth on mine…

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 29, 1950 [#294]

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Albert Camus

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

This morning, though, I felt a little chill when I got up. I told myself I had to wait, that you might not come and, in that case, my disappointment would be too great if I took no precautions to anticipate such disappointment. You see, people become wise, and old, and shrewd, and sly when they’re unhappy. Yet my dreams last night were full of you. It felt good to be with you, all in all. It was the midnight sun. One more thing, very important: if you feel tired, come the following week. I’m not unhappy about going down to Cannes. The weather should be nice there and I’ll go to the men’s store, admiring what I could buy myself that you’d find pleasure in seeing me wear; but I wouldn’t buy anything because going into a department store has always seemed exhausting. See you soon, my darling girl, my sweetheart, my beautiful flame, my dark-haired woman. I love you, with all my being, absolutely, and I’m waiting for you.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 28, 1950 [#293]

[academic-vampire]

𝔰𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔠𝔥𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔞𝔫𝔰𝔴𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔞 𝔠𝔬𝔣𝔣𝔢𝔢 𝔠𝔲𝔭

[acknowledgetheabsurd]

Let’s try, as you say, to give up that heavy heart we’ve been carrying with us until now. Let’s live. Let’s stop dreaming and imagining the summer—let’s just keep going and try to create a brilliant image of ourselves. Perhaps the happiness stolen from a moment of cheating will one day bring about another form of happiness, one that is deep and true.

Maria Casarès to Albert Camus, Mon Cher Amour, April 28, 1950 [#292]

[halojeneras]