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Literary Fiction· France

The Outsider

by Albert Camus
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1942143 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Outsider by Albert Camus is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1942. Alternative title for The Stranger. See Nobel entry. Themes of absurdism, alienation, death run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1942.

Book Details

AuthorAlbert Camus
Published1942
Country of Origin🇫🇷 France
LanguageEnglish
Pages143
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679720201
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇫🇷 France

This book is part of France's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
194210
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Albert Camus
France
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Outsider about?

Alternative title for The Stranger. See Nobel entry.

Who wrote The Outsider?

The Outsider was written by Albert Camus, from France. First published in 1942.

What awards has The Outsider won?

The Outsider has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1942.

Is The Outsider worth reading?

The Outsider is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in absurdism, alienation, death.

Where can I buy The Outsider?

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What category is The Outsider?

The Outsider is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Outsider from?

The Outsider originates from France's literary tradition. Explore more books from France on our country page.

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