Albert Camus
A French philosopher, author, and journalist, a leading figure in absurdism and existentialism. His influential works, including The Stranger, The Myth of Sisyphus, and The Plague, explored themes of life's inherent meaninglessness, rebellion against injustice, and the search for happiness in an indifferent universe. Camus's profound philosophical inquiries and powerful narratives earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.
The Stranger plunges into the detached existence of Meursault, an apathetic man who reacts indifferently to his mother's death and subsequently commits a seemingly random act of violence. Albert Camus's existential masterpiece explores themes of absurdity, societal judgment, and the search for meaning in a meaningless universe through Meursault's stark and unsettling narration.