Literature classes around the world use The Stranger to introduce students to the philosophy of the absurd. Albert Camus presents a protagonist who is neither good nor evil, but simply present. The lack of justification for his actions is what terrifies the prosecutor and the jury. If you are looking to download the text to study the relationship between Meursault and Marie, or the significance of the sun, this novel provides rich material. It is a timeless classic that resonates with anyone who has ever felt detached from the world.
