L'étranger

Published in 1942, 'L'étranger' follows Meursault, a man who lives in Algiers and is characterized by his emotional detachment and indifference to societal norms.

The novel is divided into two parts, the first detailing Meursault's life before he kills an unnamed Arab man, and the second exploring the aftermath of this event.

The story delves into themes of existentialism, the absurdity of human existence, and the tensions between French colonizers and native Algerians.

Camus's writing style, marked by its sparse and detached nature, emphasizes the existential outlook on life and the meaningless universe that Meursault inhabits.