Camus' The Stranger

Albert Camus' *The Stranger* is a novel about Meursault, a detached and indifferent man living in Algeria. After his mother's death, he exhibits emotional indifference, and later, he commits an inexplicable murder. The story explores themes of absurdity—life's lack of inherent meaning—and how society imposes values on individuals. Meursault's acceptance of life's indifference ultimately leads to his execution, highlighting the existential idea that meaning isn't given but created through one's lived experience. The novel encourages readers to reflect on authentic existence and the acceptance of life's unpredictable, indifferent nature.