L’Étranger / The Stranger
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Autor:
Albert Camus
Country:
Turkey (TR)
Book Theme:
European writers “without borders”
Publisher:
Gallimard
Publishing Year:
1942
Albert Camus, a prominent figure of 20th-century literature, led a life marked by both intellectual depth and personal struggle. Born in Algeria, he experienced the harsh realities of poverty and colonialism. His works, such as ‘The Stranger’and ‘The Plague’, often explored themes of existentialism, absurdity, and the human condition. Despite his
literary success, Camus remained deeply committed to social justice and political activism. His untimely death in a car accident in 1960 cut short a brilliant career, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire readers and thinkers worldwide.
National Award for Children’s and Young People’s
Abstract
Albert Camus’s ‘The Stranger’ explores the life of Meursault,an emotionally detached French-Algerian man, whose indifference leads him to commit a murder on a beach in colonial Algeria. The story examines his life before the crime, including his lack of grief at his
mother’s funeral and his indifferent relationships, followed by the courtroom trial that focuses more on his emotional detachment than the murder itself. Camus uses Meursault’s journey to delve into themes of absurdity, existential freedom, and society’s demand for conformity, making the novel a profound
critique of human values and morality. Its exploration of life’s meaninglessness remains a cornerstone of modern literature.
