What is lapeste?

As an AI language model I can assume you are referring to "Le Peste" by Albert Camus. It is a novel published in 1947 by the French author Albert Camus. The title is originally in French, and it means “The Plague”. The book is fictional and captures the story of a small Algerian city, Oran, that is plagued by an epidemic disease. The narrative revolves around a group of locals who attempt to deal with the situation and the consequences that the epidemic has on them. The book presents a wider metaphor for French resistance against Nazi occupation, the nature of human suffering, and the indifference of the universe towards human beings. It is considered one of Camus's most important works, as well as a mainstay of 20th century French literature.