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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and plunged . Masson walked in gingerly and only began to swim when he was
out of his depth . He swam hand over hand and made slow headway , so I left
him behind and caught up with Marie . The water was cold and I felt all the better
for ...
and plunged . Masson walked in gingerly and only began to swim when he was
out of his depth . He swam hand over hand and made slow headway , so I left
him behind and caught up with Marie . The water was cold and I felt all the better
for ...
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He was by himself this time , lying on his back , his hands behind his head , his
face shaded by the rock while the sun beat on the rest of his body . One could ...
On seeing me , the Arab raised himself a little , and his hand went to his pocket .
He was by himself this time , lying on his back , his hands behind his head , his
face shaded by the rock while the sun beat on the rest of his body . One could ...
On seeing me , the Arab raised himself a little , and his hand went to his pocket .
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... but they've asked him to cover yours as well . ” It was on the tip of my tongue to
say , “ That was very kind of them , ” but then I thought it would sound silly . With a
friendly wave of his hand he left us , and for some minutes nothing happened .
... but they've asked him to cover yours as well . ” It was on the tip of my tongue to
say , “ That was very kind of them , ” but then I thought it would sound silly . With a
friendly wave of his hand he left us , and for some minutes nothing happened .
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| Title | The Stranger A Vintage book, V-2 Vintage literature |
| Author | Albert Camus |
| Translated by | Stuart Gilbert |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Vintage Books, 1942 |
| ISBN | 0394700023, 9780394700021 |
| Length | 154 pages |
| Subjects | › Literary Collections / Ancient & Classical |
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