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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On my way back I heard a woman's voice in Raymond's room. A little later old
Salamano started grumbling at his dog and presently there was a sound of boots
and paws on the wooden stairs; then, “Filthy brute! Get on, you cur!” and the two
of ...
On my way back I heard a woman's voice in Raymond's room. A little later old
Salamano started grumbling at his dog and presently there was a sound of boots
and paws on the wooden stairs; then, “Filthy brute! Get on, you cur!” and the two
of ...
Page 101
But, at the same time, I heard something that I hadn't heard for months. It was the
sound of a voice; my own voice, there was no mistaking it. And I recognized it as
the voice that for many a day of late had been sounding in my ears. So I knew ...
But, at the same time, I heard something that I hadn't heard for months. It was the
sound of a voice; my own voice, there was no mistaking it. And I recognized it as
the voice that for many a day of late had been sounding in my ears. So I knew ...
Page 134
... to hear the judgment.” Some doors banged. I heard people hurrying down
flights of steps, but couldn't tell whether they were nearby or distant. Then Iheard
avoice droning away in I 34.
... to hear the judgment.” Some doors banged. I heard people hurrying down
flights of steps, but couldn't tell whether they were nearby or distant. Then Iheard
avoice droning away in I 34.
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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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