The Absurd Truth: Why You Should (Still) Read The Stranger by Albert Camus "Today, Mother died. Or maybe yesterday; I can't be sure." This opening line from Albert Camus’s 1942 masterpiece, The Stranger
and wishing for a crowd of "cries of hate" at his execution to feel less alone. SparkNotes
From the first sentence, Camus introduces us to Meursault’s profound emotional indifference. To the rest of the world, his lack of grief at his mother's funeral makes him a "monster". But for Meursault, it’s simply a fact—one no more or less important than the heat of the sun or a swim in the sea. 2. The Core Philosophy: Absurdism
Title: The Stranger by Albert Camus: Why We Still Can’t Look Away