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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Albert Camus. talked . During her first few weeks at the Home she used to cry a good deal . But that was only be- cause she hadn't settled down . After a month or two she'd have cried if she'd been told to leave the Home . Because this ...
Albert Camus. talked . During her first few weeks at the Home she used to cry a good deal . But that was only be- cause she hadn't settled down . After a month or two she'd have cried if she'd been told to leave the Home . Because this ...
Page 111
... Home called to the witness box . When asked if my mother had complained about my conduct , he said , " Yes , " but that didn't mean much ; almost all the inmates of the Home had grievances against their relatives . The Judge asked him ...
... Home called to the witness box . When asked if my mother had complained about my conduct , he said , " Yes , " but that didn't mean much ; almost all the inmates of the Home had grievances against their relatives . The Judge asked him ...
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... home , the old lady would have comforts that my means didn't permit.me to provide for her . " I am astounded , gentlemen , ” he added , " by the attitude taken up by my learned friend in referring to this Home . Surely if proof be ...
... home , the old lady would have comforts that my means didn't permit.me to provide for her . " I am astounded , gentlemen , ” he added , " by the attitude taken up by my learned friend in referring to this Home . Surely if proof be ...
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