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The Stranger

The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition

Albert Camus , Matthew Ward

1942 EN ★ 100

Published in 1942 by French author Albert Camus, The Stranger has long been considered a classic of twentieth-century literature. Le Monde ranks it as number one on its "100 Books of the Century" list. Through this story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on a sundrenched Algerian beach, Camus explores what he termed "the nakedne...

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The Stranger

Published in 1942 by French author Albert Camus, The Stranger has long been considered a classic of twentieth-century literature. Le Monde ranks it as number one on its "100 Books of the Century" list. Through this story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless murder on a sundrenched Algerian beach, Camus explores what he termed "the nakedness of man faced with the absurd."

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Why read The Stranger?

First published in 1942, The Stranger has remained relevant for over 84 years — a mark of lasting literary value that few books achieve.

Rooted firmly in the Classics tradition, this book delivers what devoted readers of the genre expect while offering its own distinctive perspective.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Albert Camus's work and build a focused reading list.

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Published in 1942 by French author Albert Camus, The Stranger has long been considered a classic of twentieth-century literature. Le Monde ranks it as number one on its "100 Books of the Century" list. Through this story of an ordinary man unwittingly drawn into a senseless mu...

Who wrote The Stranger?

The Stranger is by Albert Camus, Matthew Ward.

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When was The Stranger published?

The Stranger was first published in 1942 by Albert Camus, Matthew Ward.

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