The Stranger
By Albert Camus & Matthew Ward
- Release Date: 1988-03-12
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
The masterpiece of Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus, now in a striking American English translation, The Stranger remains vital for its unsettling insights into the impossibility of moral certainty in the face of violence.
“Matthew Ward has done Camus and us a great service. The Stranger is now a different and better novel for its American readers; it is now our classic as well as France’s.”—Chicago Sun-Times
Since it was first published in English, in 1946, Albert Camus’s first novel, The Stranger (L’etranger), has had a profound impact on millions of American readers. Through this story of an ordinary man who unwittingly gets drawn into a senseless murder on a sundrenched Algerian beach, Camus explored what he termed “the nakedness of man faced with the absurd.”
Now, in this illuminating translation, extraordinary for its exactitude and clarity, the original intent of The Stranger is made more immediate. This haunting novel has been given a new life for generations to come.
Reviews
Christopher Nolan movie bait
5By emory mcclardBrilliantly told, thoughtfulbro is so nonchalant
4By EJA07me fr:p
5By Soshxuenjoyed my read!!The Stranger
4By jejejwkejrbvyvehwSomewhat haunting and yet it kept my interest to the end …A strange familiarity
4By Rq52I don’t particularly know how to address this book without saying opinions on the philosophy presented. When I was in Middle School I had an extreme existential crisis leading to reclusive behavior. I was afraid of death in its entirety. My thoughts turned to when my clock would run out. However in this idea of the fear of being forgotten in death, I realized that in a happy way you are free. The book is good. The philosophy is more nihilistic than it should be. He should have been talked to by a therapist but his end he himself understood was inevitable. But in a strange way it was a better death than most who die meaninglessly. It’s a good book which brings me back to some places. Think it could have used more detail in places though and is right to be criticized as all work should be. Even the greatest.Deep
5By LucasHong04The level that this novel made me think is otherworldly. This novel reaches depths that, simply put, are almost imperceptible without some form of interpretation. This is truly a well written masterpiece!!Quick and insightful
5By Hank_b10It is a quick and easy read (I finished it in a few hours) that I couldn’t put down. It’s a compelling story with insightful themes in the later chapters.Surprisingly Funny
4By Puss BompanseroExcellent read and very unique. Would highly recommend if you’ve got a couple hours to killV good
5By GenitalwartsI like book a lotGreat book
5By Papi greedI loved this book. I had to read it for school and by the cover i thought it was going to be a boring book but i was totally wrong. Once i started I couldn't stop.Excellent read
5By Matthew HarveyStrongly recommend itFantastic novel!
5By Jstew765People had been telling me to read "the stranger" for quite some time and I finally decided to read it today. It was a jarring, moving read that will draw you in and before you know it, it's over. I feel as if I will have to re-read it to fully grasp the tone and voice of the book, but it I will enjoy it again all the same!The Stranger
5By W. ArnoldBrilliant! I'm going to read it again immediately. WHAAbsolutely pointless.
1By AlanamadhThis book created a hatred for Camus literature that I did not intend to have. There was no theme or interesting prose.Its been a long time...
5By killscottA book that would dangle in your mind for long time...The Stranger
5By LuLu_readsThis book I would say is unique. One of those books you have to read. I would recommend this book!! :)Meaningless of Human Life
5By BandAlexVery good!!! It is a must read!! The main character is unique and will never be seen anywhere else except for here.Wow
5By Astro_DeLageThis is great read! I am glad that this literary work was part of my class reading, otherwise I would have never been exposed to the point of view of Camus. I am sure we can all relate to parts of Meursault, and acknowledge the indifference the world shares with us.
