The StrangerMeursault, an ordinary little clerk living in Algiers, leads a quiet and unemotional life. He commits a senseless murder and is convicted, his lack of emotion toward his mother's death weighing against him. As he contemplates his execution, he considers the value of life and is on the verge of exhibiting feeling. |
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We propose to have the funeral tomorrow morning . That will enable you to spend
the night beside your mother's coffin , as no doubt you would wish to do . Just one
more thing ; I gathered from your mother's friends that she wished to be buried ...
We propose to have the funeral tomorrow morning . That will enable you to spend
the night beside your mother's coffin , as no doubt you would wish to do . Just one
more thing ; I gathered from your mother's friends that she wished to be buried ...
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I took a flying jump , landed safely , and helped Emmanuel to scramble in beside
me . We were both of us out of breath , and the bumps of the truck on the roughly
laid cobbles made things worse . Emmanuel chuckled , and panted in my ear ...
I took a flying jump , landed safely , and helped Emmanuel to scramble in beside
me . We were both of us out of breath , and the bumps of the truck on the roughly
laid cobbles made things worse . Emmanuel chuckled , and panted in my ear ...
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beach I stretched myself belly downward beside Masson , resting my face on the
sand . I told him “ it was fine ” here , and he agreed . Presently Marie came back .
I raised my head to.watch her approach . She was glistening with brine and ...
beach I stretched myself belly downward beside Masson , resting my face on the
sand . I told him “ it was fine ” here , and he agreed . Presently Marie came back .
I raised my head to.watch her approach . She was glistening with brine and ...
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