The Plague in Oran: A One-Year Timeline - Analysis of Camus' Novel

In Albert Camus' novel "The Plague," the plague lasted for a total of one year in the city of Oran. The outbreak began in early April and reached its peak during the summer months, with the highest death toll occurring in June. The plague gradually declined in intensity during the autumn and finally ended in early April of the following year, marking a full twelve months since the start of the outbreak.