The Stranger Albert Camus
About the Author Born November 7, 1913, in French colonial Algeria Grew up in poverty Suffered several severe attacks of tuberculosis (dropped out of school) Worked as a political journalist Ran underground and resistance newspapers Created the philosophy of the absurd Life has no rational meaning Considered a humanist Won Nobel Prize for Literature Died in a car crash
The Stranger Published in 1942 About a man, Meursault, and his struggle with every day life Mother’s death Interpersonal relationships Murder Consequences for this actions