The Stranger

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The Story of an Outsider

The Stranger (originally titled L’Étranger) is widely regarded as one of the most important novels of the 20th century. Set in the sweltering heat of Algiers, the narrative introduces us to Meursault, a French Algerian shipping clerk who seems curiously detached from the world around him.

The novel opens with one of the most famous lines in literature: “Maman died today. Or yesterday maybe, I don’t know.” This emotional indifference sets the tone for Meursault’s journey. He navigates life’s major events—the death of his mother, a budding romance with a former colleague named Marie, and a friendship with a questionable neighbor named Raymond—with a passive, sensory-driven approach rather than emotional engagement.

The tension culminates in a fateful encounter on a sun-drenched beach, where blinding light and oppressive heat drive Meursault to commit a shocking, inexplicable crime. The second half of the book transforms into a gripping courtroom drama, but unlike standard thrillers, Meursault is not on trial for the murder alone; he is on trial for his character. The prosecutor condemns him not just for his actions, but for his refusal to weep at his mother’s funeral and his rejection of societal norms. It is a haunting portrayal of a man condemned for being a “stranger” to the rules of human sentiment.

Themes of Absurdity and Existence

Reading The Stranger is an intellectual rite of passage. Through Meursault, Camus introduces the philosophy of the Absurd—the conflict between the human tendency to seek inherent value and meaning in life and the “gentle indifference” of the universe. Meursault refuses to lie about his feelings to save himself; he refuses to play the game of society.

For readers in Morocco, this book offers a profound look at honesty and existence. Is Meursault a monster, or is he a martyr for the truth? The Matthew Ward translation provided in this edition honors Camus’s original American-influenced style, preserving the stark, jagged sentence structures that mirror the protagonist’s psychology.

Albert Camus and North Africa

Albert Camus, born in French Algeria, had a deep connection to the North African landscape, which is vividly painted throughout the novel. The sensory details—the overpowering Mediterranean sun, the smell of the sea, the buzzing of the cicadas—create an atmosphere that will feel intimately familiar to many Moroccan readers. When you purchase The Stranger by Albert Camus Morocco via Mabooko, you are not just buying a book; you are exploring a piece of literature that is deeply rooted in the geography and history of the Maghreb region.

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