Caligula-holaebook.pdf Apr 2026

Albert Camus’s Caligula is a philosophical drama that explores the existential absurdity of life through the lens of the Roman emperor's descent into irrational tyranny [1, 2]. Driven by the realization that "men die and they are not happy," the play's protagonist exercises absolute power to challenge human morality and the perceived lack of meaning in existence [1, 2]. You can read a comprehensive overview of the play's themes and context in the provided analysis.