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L'Etranger 3rd edition (Twentieth-Century French Texts)
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Author: Albert Camus
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L'Etranger 3rd edition (Twentieth-Century French Texts) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 809
EAN: 9780415025867
ISBN: 0415025869
Label: Routledge
Manufacturer: Routledge
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 192
Publication Date: 1998-11-17
Publisher: Routledge
Studio: Routledge
Dewey Decimal Number: 809
EAN: 9780415025867
ISBN: 0415025869
Label: Routledge
Manufacturer: Routledge
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 192
Publication Date: 1998-11-17
Publisher: Routledge
Studio: Routledge
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Customer Reviews of L'Etranger 3rd edition (Twentieth-Century French Texts)
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Review Summary: Not Camus' Best
Review: The language in this short novel is simple and engaging, and probably the best (if not only) reason to read this book, particularly for students of french such as myself.
Unfortunately the story is very contrived and unconvincing, despite Camus' apparent attempts to ground it in a believable, ordinary world. The problem (as I see it) is that Mersault is easily Camus' least interesting protagonist, and the entire story is told in first person from his perspective. Mersault feels nothing and thinks nothing throughout the narrative, so that the narration gives the reader an intimate view of... nothing. Admittedly, previous and subsequent authors have dealt quite thoroughly with the thoughts and feelings of human characters in somewhat analogous situations to that of Mersault. Perhaps Camus was consciously treading new ground by placing his protagonist in what would be trying and difficult situations if only he cared about anything, but he doesn't, so they aren't.
There is plenty of good Camus out there, particularly his short stories and plays, but this is not it.
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Review Summary: Classique de la litterature francaise
Review: Je fais mon debut comme instite a un lycee. Pour le cours de francais V, on va commencer la litterature avec L'ETRANGER de Camus. Je crois que c'est l'endroit ideal pour commencer, car le livre se presente simplement au lecture, mais le mene aux themes importants de la philosophie francaise/absurdiste. A mon avis personnel, la scene du meurtre sur la plage est exceptionnellement emouvante et vive. Ceux qui disent que c'est n'importe quoi comme livre completement ratent un chef-d'oeuvre.
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Review Summary: Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte.
Review: What a way to begin a story?! And what can one say about Camus that hasn't already been said? This is a great novel filled with observations, images and actions carefully stitched into words by a master narrator. If you're a novice to French literature, this is a perfect place to begin.
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Review Summary: Tout simplement exquis!
Review: Quel roman savoureux. Du passé simple, j'en prendrais volontier. Un incontournable.
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Review Summary: The "Sacred Cow" of Camus and Existentialism
Review: I first read the novel in english, but I read it in french once I became fluent in that language. After the first sentence: "Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte," you know that you are in the good hands of Albert Camus. The existential theme is just awsome, and it was all the better en français! Surtout, je sait que je l'aimais.
Review Summary: Not Camus' Best
Review: The language in this short novel is simple and engaging, and probably the best (if not only) reason to read this book, particularly for students of french such as myself.
Unfortunately the story is very contrived and unconvincing, despite Camus' apparent attempts to ground it in a believable, ordinary world. The problem (as I see it) is that Mersault is easily Camus' least interesting protagonist, and the entire story is told in first person from his perspective. Mersault feels nothing and thinks nothing throughout the narrative, so that the narration gives the reader an intimate view of... nothing. Admittedly, previous and subsequent authors have dealt quite thoroughly with the thoughts and feelings of human characters in somewhat analogous situations to that of Mersault. Perhaps Camus was consciously treading new ground by placing his protagonist in what would be trying and difficult situations if only he cared about anything, but he doesn't, so they aren't.
There is plenty of good Camus out there, particularly his short stories and plays, but this is not it.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Classique de la litterature francaise
Review: Je fais mon debut comme instite a un lycee. Pour le cours de francais V, on va commencer la litterature avec L'ETRANGER de Camus. Je crois que c'est l'endroit ideal pour commencer, car le livre se presente simplement au lecture, mais le mene aux themes importants de la philosophie francaise/absurdiste. A mon avis personnel, la scene du meurtre sur la plage est exceptionnellement emouvante et vive. Ceux qui disent que c'est n'importe quoi comme livre completement ratent un chef-d'oeuvre.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte.
Review: What a way to begin a story?! And what can one say about Camus that hasn't already been said? This is a great novel filled with observations, images and actions carefully stitched into words by a master narrator. If you're a novice to French literature, this is a perfect place to begin.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Tout simplement exquis!
Review: Quel roman savoureux. Du passé simple, j'en prendrais volontier. Un incontournable.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The "Sacred Cow" of Camus and Existentialism
Review: I first read the novel in english, but I read it in french once I became fluent in that language. After the first sentence: "Aujourd'hui, Maman est morte," you know that you are in the good hands of Albert Camus. The existential theme is just awsome, and it was all the better en français! Surtout, je sait que je l'aimais.