The StrangerThrough 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 English in 1946; now in a new translation by Matthew Ward. |
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Page 52
... present one suited me quite well . At this he looked rather hurt , and told me that I always shilly - shallied , and that I lacked ambition -a grave defect , to his mind , when one was in business . I returned to my work . I'd have ...
... present one suited me quite well . At this he looked rather hurt , and told me that I always shilly - shallied , and that I lacked ambition -a grave defect , to his mind , when one was in business . I returned to my work . I'd have ...
Page 88
... me to the door of the office , would pat my shoulder and say in a friendly tone : " Well , Mr. Antichrist , that's all for the present ! " After which I was made over to my jailers . II THERE are some things of which I've never cared 88.
... me to the door of the office , would pat my shoulder and say in a friendly tone : " Well , Mr. Antichrist , that's all for the present ! " After which I was made over to my jailers . II THERE are some things of which I've never cared 88.
Page 135
... present ; it was one of almost respectful sympathy . The policemen , too , handled me very gently . The lawyer placed his hand on my wrist . I had stopped thinking alto- gether . I heard the Judge's voice asking if I had anything more ...
... present ; it was one of almost respectful sympathy . The policemen , too , handled me very gently . The lawyer placed his hand on my wrist . I had stopped thinking alto- gether . I heard the Judge's voice asking if I had anything more ...
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