The Outsider

The Outsider follows Meursault, a man who is emotionally detached from society. After the death of his mother, he refuses to conform to societal expectations of grief. His indifference leads to a random act of violence on a beach, resulting in his arrest and trial. Throughout the story, Meursault grapples with themes of absurdity and the nature of existence as he confronts the consequences of his actions and the judgement of society. The novel examines alienation and the struggle between individual truth and societal norms.