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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Page 52
At this he looked rather hurt, and told me that I always shilly-shallied, and that I
lacked ambition —a grave defect, to his mind, when one was in business. I
returned to my work. I'd have preferred not to vex him, but I saw no reason for “
changing ...
At this he looked rather hurt, and told me that I always shilly-shallied, and that I
lacked ambition —a grave defect, to his mind, when one was in business. I
returned to my work. I'd have preferred not to vex him, but I saw no reason for “
changing ...
Page 129
... never have I felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present
case. In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances, I am
following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation, but also
...
... never have I felt that painful duty weigh so little on my mind as in the present
case. In demanding a verdict of murder without extenuating circumstances, I am
following not only the dictates of my conscience and a sacred obligation, but also
...
Page 138
When such thoughts crossed my mind, I remembered a story Mother used to tell
me about my father. I never set eyes on him. Perhaps the only things I really knew
about him were what Mother had told me. One of these was that he'd gone to ...
When such thoughts crossed my mind, I remembered a story Mother used to tell
me about my father. I never set eyes on him. Perhaps the only things I really knew
about him were what Mother had told me. One of these was that he'd gone to ...
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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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