The Stranger follows Meursault, an emotionally detached man whose unusual response to his mother’s death sets him apart from those around him. His life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved in a violent incident on an Algerian beach.
Afterward, he is placed on trial, and the proceedings focus not only on his actions but also on his personality and his refusal to conform to social expectations.
Through Meursault’s experiences, Camus examines alienation, absurdity, morality, and the search for meaning in an indifferent world.
The novel presents a powerful exploration of how individuals confront society, death, and their own existence.
Book Information
- Title: The Stranger
- Author: Albert Camus
- Genre: Philosophical Fiction / Existential Literature
- Main Character: Meursault
Key Themes
- Absurdity and existence
- Alienation and isolation
- Society and conformity
- Morality and judgment
- Freedom and personal choice
- Death and the meaning of life
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