Albert Camus's existential masterpiece follows Meursault, an emotionally detached French Algerian who becomes entangled in a senseless murder and its aftermath. Indifferent to social conventions and unable to conform to expected emotional responses, Meursault becomes a symbol of the absurdist philosophy. The Stranger explores themes of alienation, the meaninglessness of human existence, and society's demand for prescribed emotional performances, challenging readers to confront the arbitrary nature of moral judgments.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Camus created a protagonist who refuses to play by society's emotional rules, revealing the profound disconnect between individual experience and social expectations. The Stranger is a powerful meditation on authenticity, challenging readers to question the artificial constructs that define human interaction.

DETAILS: • Author: Albert Camus • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 13, 1989 • ISBN: 9780679720201

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