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Absurdism is a philosophical and literary movement that became prominent in the mid-twentieth century. It primarily addresses the conflict and mismatch between humanity’s inclination to seek meaning and value in the universe and a universe that offers no response to this search—devoid of purpose and silent. This philosophical stance is closely associated with existentialism and examines the human condition, isolation and failures in interpersonal communication.Definition and Core ConceptsAbsurdi

Albert Camus’s novel The Stranger, first published in 1942, is a striking work that interrogates the individual’s relationship with society, values, and existence. Recognized as one of the foundational texts of existentialist and absurdist philosophy, the novel presents a narrative centered on the modern human’s search for meaning and sense of alienation.Content and ThemeThe Stranger focuses on a brief period in the life of Meursault, a man living during the time when Algeria was a French colony