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 41
... wanted to satisfy Raymond , as I'd no reason not to satisfy him . Then I read out what I'd written . Puffing at his cigarette , he listened , nod- ding now and then . " Read it again , please , " he said . He seemed delighted . " That's ...
... wanted to satisfy Raymond , as I'd no reason not to satisfy him . Then I read out what I'd written . Puffing at his cigarette , he listened , nod- ding now and then . " Read it again , please , " he said . He seemed delighted . " That's ...
Page 51
... wanted to discuss a project he had in view , though so far he'd come to no decision . It was to open a branch at Paris , so as to be able to deal with the big companies on the spot , without postal delays , and he wanted to know if I'd ...
... wanted to discuss a project he had in view , though so far he'd come to no decision . It was to open a branch at Paris , so as to be able to deal with the big companies on the spot , without postal delays , and he wanted to know if I'd ...
Page 59
... wanted to get into the water early , we didn't trouble about breakfast . My head was aching slightly and my first cigarette had a bitter taste . Marie told me I looked like a mourner at a funeral , and I certainly did feel very limp ...
... wanted to get into the water early , we didn't trouble about breakfast . My head was aching slightly and my first cigarette had a bitter taste . Marie told me I looked like a mourner at a funeral , and I certainly did feel very limp ...
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