The Stranger
by Albert Camus
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus follows Meursault, an emotionally detached man who becomes embroiled in a murder trial after killing an Arab in a moment of indifference. The novel explores themes of absurdism and the meaninglessness of life, as Meursault confronts society's expectations and the arbitrary nature of justice. Ultimately, he finds a sense of freedom in accepting the absurdity of existence.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from The Stranger, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world.
Mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don’t know.
There's no love of life without despair of life.
I feel like I have been living in the past.
I don’t care about the meaning of life.
It is good to live because living is all we have.
The sun was shining, and the world was beautiful.
I had only to wish to be happy, and I would be.
Life is a series of events, and it’s up to us to find meaning.
A man is what he thinks about all day long.