The Fall
Ages 14–18 · 1956
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Chapter Book · 1942
The Stranger
By Albert Camus
An ordinary man becomes entangled in a senseless murder on an Algerian beach, confronting absurdity and alienation.
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144 pages· 32,698 words
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Bookroo's summary
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 32,698
- Audience
- Adult
- Lexile
- 880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.8
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 5997
Publication
- Published
- March 13, 1989
- First published
- May 19, 1942
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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