The Stranger (novel by Albert Camus)

*The Stranger* by Albert Camus explores existential themes through the story of Meursault, a detached Algerian man who, after his mother’s death, displays emotional indifference. His indifferent attitude extends to his relationships and daily life, culminating in his unintentional murder of an Arab man. The novel examines absurdity—the clash between humans seeking meaning and an indifferent universe—and questions societal values around emotion and morality. Ultimately, Camus suggests that confronting life's inherent meaninglessness can lead to personal authenticity and acceptance of the absurd without false hope or denial.