The Stranger (novel)

"The Stranger" by Albert Camus is a philosophical novel about Meursault, a detached and indifferent man who lives in Algeria. After his mother's death, he shows little emotion and later commits an irrational act of violence. The story explores themes of absurdity, meaninglessness, and existentialism, highlighting how Meursault's indifferent attitude toward life leads to his alienation from society. Ultimately, the novel challenges readers to examine the nature of human existence, emphasizing that life has no inherent meaning, and meaning must be created personally in an indifferent universe.