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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... talking , but I didn't pay much attention . Finally he said : " " " Now , I suppose you'd like to see your mother ? I rose without replying , and he led the way to the door . As we were going down the stairs he ex- plained : " I've had ...
... talking , but I didn't pay much attention . Finally he said : " " " Now , I suppose you'd like to see your mother ? I rose without replying , and he led the way to the door . As we were going down the stairs he ex- plained : " I've had ...
Page 26
... was why they had started out so early and were hurry- ing to the streetcar stop , laughing and talking at the top of their voices . After they had passed , the street gradually emp- tied . By this time all the matinees must have 26.
... was why they had started out so early and were hurry- ing to the streetcar stop , laughing and talking at the top of their voices . After they had passed , the street gradually emp- tied . By this time all the matinees must have 26.
Page 86
... talking , he thrust the crucifix again just under my nose and shouted : " I , anyhow , am a Christian . And I pray ... talked , caught up with 86.
... talking , he thrust the crucifix again just under my nose and shouted : " I , anyhow , am a Christian . And I pray ... talked , caught up with 86.
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