The Stranger

Description

“The Stranger” is a renowned novel by the French writer and philosopher Albert Camus, first published in 1942. It is considered one of Camus’s most important works and a cornerstone of existentialist literature, although Camus rejected being labeled an existentialist.

Summary:

The novel revolves around Meursault, a man living in colonial Algeria. The story begins with the news of his mother’s death, to which Meursault displays a strange indifference. Subsequent events reveal his apathy towards life and social values.

Meursault is later accused of murdering an Arab man under mysterious circumstances and is brought to trial. However, the trial focuses not only on the crime itself but also on Meursault’s character and behavior, particularly his coldness and lack of tears at his mother’s funeral. Ultimately, Meursault is sentenced to death, not only for his crime but also for being different and unconventional.