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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Page 79
... question you about such a matter . But it has much importance , and , unless I find some way of answering the charge of ' callous- ness , ' I shall be handicapped in conducting your defense . And that is where you , and only you , can ...
... question you about such a matter . But it has much importance , and , unless I find some way of answering the charge of ' callous- ness , ' I shall be handicapped in conducting your defense . And that is where you , and only you , can ...
Page 83
... questions . He began by asking bluntly if I'd loved my mother . " Yes , " I replied , " like everybody else . " The clerk ... question . " Why did you fire five consecutive shots ? " I thought for a bit ; then explained that they weren't ...
... questions . He began by asking bluntly if I'd loved my mother . " Yes , " I replied , " like everybody else . " The clerk ... question . " Why did you fire five consecutive shots ? " I thought for a bit ; then explained that they weren't ...
Page 112
... question . I am bound to put it . " The Prosecutor was then asked if he had any questions to put , and he answered loudly : " Cer- tainly not ! I have all I want . " His tone and the look of triumph on his face , as he glanced at me ...
... question . I am bound to put it . " The Prosecutor was then asked if he had any questions to put , and he answered loudly : " Cer- tainly not ! I have all I want . " His tone and the look of triumph on his face , as he glanced at me ...
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