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 129
... felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present case . In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances , I am following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation , but also ...
... felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present case . In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances , I am following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation , but also ...
Page 146
... felt utterly desperate that I spoke like this . I explained that it wasn't de- spair I felt , but fear - which was natural enough . " In that case , " he said firmly , " God can help you . All the men I've seen in your position turned ...
... felt utterly desperate that I spoke like this . I explained that it wasn't de- spair I felt , but fear - which was natural enough . " In that case , " he said firmly , " God can help you . All the men I've seen in your position turned ...
Page 154
... felt like someone on the brink of freedom , ready to start life all over again . No one , no one in the world had any right to weep for her . And I , too , felt ready to start life all over again . It was as if that great rush of anger ...
... felt like someone on the brink of freedom , ready to start life all over again . No one , no one in the world had any right to weep for her . And I , too , felt ready to start life all over again . It was as if that great rush of anger ...
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