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Ο Ξένος, Novel

Author: Albert Camus

“…What the reader will find in The Stranger is the story of a man who, without anything heroic in his behavior, willingly accepts to die for the truth. I felt the need to say, even if it seems...

“…What the reader will find in The Stranger is the story of a man who, without anything heroic in his behavior, willingly accepts to die for the truth. I felt the need to say, even if it seems paradoxical, that I tried to depict with my hero the only Christ we deserve. It is therefore clear, after my explanations, that I said this without a hint of...

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  • Release 1/2005
  • Pages Pages 140
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Translation Translation Niki Karakitsou - Douge, Maria Kasampaloglou - Roblen
  • Publisher Publisher Ekdoseis Kastanioti
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“…What the reader will find in The Stranger is the story of a man who, without anything heroic in his behavior, willingly accepts to die for the truth. I felt the need to say, even if it seems paradoxical, that I tried to depict with my hero the only Christ we deserve. It is therefore clear, after my explanations, that I said this without a hint of blasphemy, simply with the somewhat ironic tenderness that an artist is entitled to feel for the characters he creates.”

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Albert Camus
Publisher
Ekdoseis Kastanioti
Original Title
L' Étranger
Type
Classic Literature
Subtitle
Novel
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
140
Release Date
1/2005
Publication Date
2005
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789600321999

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  • Fanis_GR

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    It describes the indifferent life of a tough, apathetic, and cynical man who meets a dramatic end because of his own mistakes. 130 pages written in a sharp language. It doesn't ramble. For €7, the purchase is unquestionable

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  • The building of the story is unique, at first indifferent but at the end shocking, it almost doesn't make sense until its conclusion but it deeply troubles the reader, it is a small book that you will read in a day, truly a work of art

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  • A novel that touches you and makes you think... The apathy, indifference, and insensitivity that characterize the protagonist, unfortunately, are traits that reflect our world today... It is worth reading...

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    5
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    As I started reading this masterpiece, I thought about giving up because I couldn't make sense of what I was reading; it was somewhat odd and quite strange. I gave it time and I didn't regret it! I recommend it to those who are as open-minded as possible and willing to search for meaning beyond the ordinary.

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  • Steleanna_Tsatsalidi
    3
    4 out of 16 members found this review helpful

    It is a classic book, but from a certain point onwards, it becomes boring. The protagonist has already declared from the first moment that he is bored with life, and this continues almost until the end.

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    5
    6 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    The book may be small, around 100 words, but it has meanings that will occupy you for a lifetime...

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  • Ma.dα
    5
    7 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    I believe it is a book for people who have contemplated existence and life, free from any divine/religious theory. If not, they will not be moved by the cynicism and simplicity of the protagonist of the novel.

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    existential, easy to read
    worth reading

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  • Excellent!!

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    Well-written. Timeless etc. etc.. but it didn't excite me..

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    Book must read.

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    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
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    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • It describes the indifferent life of a tough, apathetic, and cynical man who meets a dramatic end because of his own mistakes. 130 pages written in a sharp language. It doesn't ramble. For €7, the purchase is unquestionable

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  • The building of the story is unique, at first indifferent but at the end shocking, it almost doesn't make sense until its conclusion but it deeply troubles the reader, it is a small book that you will read in a day, truly a work of art

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    0
  • A novel that touches you and makes you think... The apathy, indifference, and insensitivity that characterize the protagonist, unfortunately, are traits that reflect our world today... It is worth reading...

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • As I started reading this masterpiece, I thought about giving up because I couldn't make sense of what I was reading; it was somewhat odd and quite strange. I gave it time and I didn't regret it! I recommend it to those who are as open-minded as possible and willing to search for meaning beyond the ordinary.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It is a classic book, but from a certain point onwards, it becomes boring. The protagonist has already declared from the first moment that he is bored with life, and this continues almost until the end.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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Description & Specifications

“…What the reader will find in The Stranger is the story of a man who, without anything heroic in his behavior, willingly accepts to die for the truth. I felt the need to say, even if it seems paradoxical, that I tried to depict with my hero the only Christ we deserve. It is therefore clear, after my explanations, that I said this without a hint of blasphemy, simply with the somewhat ironic tenderness that an artist is entitled to feel for the characters he creates.”

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

Manufacturer

Author
Albert Camus
Publisher
Ekdoseis Kastanioti
Original Title
L' Étranger
Type
Classic Literature
Subtitle
Novel
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
140
Release Date
1/2005
Publication Date
2005
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9789600321999

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (65)

  1. 53
  2. 9
  3. 3
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • Was it easy to read?
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • Fanis_GR

    Verified purchase

    It describes the indifferent life of a tough, apathetic, and cynical man who meets a dramatic end because of his own mistakes. 130 pages written in a sharp language. It doesn't ramble. For €7, the purchase is unquestionable

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • The building of the story is unique, at first indifferent but at the end shocking, it almost doesn't make sense until its conclusion but it deeply troubles the reader, it is a small book that you will read in a day, truly a work of art

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • A novel that touches you and makes you think... The apathy, indifference, and insensitivity that characterize the protagonist, unfortunately, are traits that reflect our world today... It is worth reading...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Panos_Diama
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    As I started reading this masterpiece, I thought about giving up because I couldn't make sense of what I was reading; it was somewhat odd and quite strange. I gave it time and I didn't regret it! I recommend it to those who are as open-minded as possible and willing to search for meaning beyond the ordinary.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Steleanna_Tsatsalidi
    3
    4 out of 16 members found this review helpful

    It is a classic book, but from a certain point onwards, it becomes boring. The protagonist has already declared from the first moment that he is bored with life, and this continues almost until the end.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I might recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Tasos_Passas1495
    5
    6 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    The book may be small, around 100 words, but it has meanings that will occupy you for a lifetime...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Ma.dα
    5
    7 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    I believe it is a book for people who have contemplated existence and life, free from any divine/religious theory. If not, they will not be moved by the cynicism and simplicity of the protagonist of the novel.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    existential, easy to read
    worth reading

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • Excellent!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Well-written. Timeless etc. etc.. but it didn't excite me..

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Book must read.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Was it easy to read?
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • It describes the indifferent life of a tough, apathetic, and cynical man who meets a dramatic end because of his own mistakes. 130 pages written in a sharp language. It doesn't ramble. For €7, the purchase is unquestionable

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • The building of the story is unique, at first indifferent but at the end shocking, it almost doesn't make sense until its conclusion but it deeply troubles the reader, it is a small book that you will read in a day, truly a work of art

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • A novel that touches you and makes you think... The apathy, indifference, and insensitivity that characterize the protagonist, unfortunately, are traits that reflect our world today... It is worth reading...

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • As I started reading this masterpiece, I thought about giving up because I couldn't make sense of what I was reading; it was somewhat odd and quite strange. I gave it time and I didn't regret it! I recommend it to those who are as open-minded as possible and willing to search for meaning beyond the ordinary.

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It is a classic book, but from a certain point onwards, it becomes boring. The protagonist has already declared from the first moment that he is bored with life, and this continues almost until the end.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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