The Outsider (UK title)

"The Outsider" (UK title) is a mystery novel by Albert Camus that explores themes of alienation, morality, and the absurd. It follows Meursault, a detached Algerian who reacts indifferently to his mother's death and subsequently commits a murder. Throughout the story, Camus examines how society judges individuals based on emotional and moral expectations, contrasting with Meursault's indifferent outlook. The novel highlights existentialist ideas about life's meaning, personal authenticity, and the unavoidable confrontation with mortality, prompting readers to reflect on how society perceives and judges human behavior.