{"product_id":"the-outsider-albert-camus","title":"The Outsider  - Albert Camus","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlbert Camus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"125\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003ePenguin Modern Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1972 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"231\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e120\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5 in × 7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlbert Camus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark work of modern literature that captures the essence of existential thought and the philosophy of the absurd. Published in this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e1972 Penguin Modern Classics paperback edition (120 pages, 4.5 × 7 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novella remains one of the most influential and widely studied texts of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eThe story follows Meursault, an ordinary man whose emotional detachment and unconventional responses to life’s events set him apart from society. Through his experiences, Camus explores the idea that life has no inherent meaning, and that human beings must confront the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eabsurdity of existence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eA defining strength of the novella is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eminimalist yet powerful narrative style\u003c\/strong\u003e. Camus employs clear, direct language that reflects the protagonist’s detached perspective, creating a stark and compelling reading experience. Beneath this simplicity lies a profound exploration of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003efreedom, responsibility, and the human condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eThe novel raises challenging questions about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003emorality, justice, and social expectations\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly through its portrayal of how society reacts to individuals who do not conform to its norms. Meursault’s trial becomes not only a legal judgment but also a moral one, highlighting the tension between individual authenticity and societal values.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eThe book is central to the philosophy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eexistentialism and absurdism\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an essential text for students and readers interested in philosophical thought. It reflects Camus’s broader ideas about how individuals can find meaning—or accept the lack of it—in an indifferent universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003ecompact Penguin Modern Classics format (4.5 × 7 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this edition highly portable and reader-friendly, while its vintage 1972 publication enhances its appeal as a collectible literary item.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a novella—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eprofound philosophical statement on existence and human identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers a deeply thought-provoking and enduring literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\" style=\"font-size: 16px\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlbert Camus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"uoc3u7\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3112\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Modern Classics, 1972 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ayrkj\" data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 120 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ezagc5\" data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 × 7 inches – compact format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7y6c9\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philosophical novella\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"2auqso\" data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absurdity, existence, isolation, morality\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c1zi7p\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist, direct, and profound\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mv595s\" data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eLiterary Importance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major work of existential literature\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"433cdx\" data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students, philosophy readers, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nu6aks\" data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Penguin Modern Classics edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e🔹 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e1972 Penguin Modern Classics paperback edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003ehighly significant and collectible literary work\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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