Nuptials (Noces) is a collection of four lyrical essays by Albert Camus. It is one of his earliest works, and the first dealing with the absurd and suicide. Camus examines religious hope, rejects religions and life after death. Instead, he advocates for living for now. The collection contains the following essays:"Noces à Tipasa" "Le vent à Djémila" "L'été à Alger" "Le désert"