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The Stranger

Albert Camus
fr. L'Étranger · 1942
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • The protagonist's alienation from the surrounding world and people
  • The absence of traditional moral values in the protagonist
  • The problem of absurdity and the meaninglessness of human existence
  • The conflict between the individual and society and its rules
  • The contemplation of freedom and personal responsibility
The Stranger
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 2 April 2026
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Author: 
Albert Camus
Original title: fr. L'Étranger · 1942
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