The Stranger

Written by Albert Camus

An ordinary man becomes entangled in a senseless murder on an Algerian beach, confronting absurdity and alienation.

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On an Algerian beach, an ordinary man's life spirals into chaos after a senseless murder. As he grapples with the absurdity of his actions, he faces a world stripped of meaning. This psychological journey explores themes of alienation and existential dread, challenging the boundaries of morality and reason. What drives a man to such reckless detachment, and can he find redemption in a world that seems indifferent? Discover the haunting tale of a man confronting the stark realities of existence.

From the publisher

Through the story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on an Algerian beach, Camus explored what he termed “the nakedness of man faced with the absurd.” First published in 1946; now in a new translation by Matthew Ward.

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