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An analysis of the existentialist elements in the Albert Camus novel titled L'Etranger or "The Stranger."

An exploration of the means by which the degree and the specific angle of existentialism and absurdism changed over the course of Albert Camus' career as seen in a few selected works.

A reader's opinion on the three authors based on the their literature: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place (Ernest Hemingway), Bartleby (Herman Melville) and 'The Stranger'(Albert Camus).

Meursault, the main character of Albert Camus' novel The Stranger, has killed a man and is on trial. He has a somewhat existentialist attitude and blames his "happenstance" on the heat of the sun in that moment of murder.

The world of Albert Camus is one filled with ideas and philosophy. However, by looking at his classic novel, The Stranger, one can find an entire world of universal values that hold very significant for both the story and serve as an important life lesson.

Albert Camus' "The Stranger" is one of the most important books to come out of the Existential movement. This article explains some of the most important passages from the novel and discusses the meaning held within them.

An analysis of Albert Camus' extended essay titled The Myth of Sisyphus and how it pertains and compares itself to his other existentially-inclined works.

A literary analysis of a passage from Albert Camus' The Stranger was conducted to examine the author's writing style and use of literary devices.

This paper researches the qualities of a "hero" and an "anti-hero." 7th century literary figure Beowulf is used as an example of the hero. 20th century Meursault, from Albert Camus' The Stranger, is used as an example of the anti-hero.

An analysis of the role of existentialism in The Plague by Albert Camus and the movie 1000 Clowns.

Looking at existentialism through two books.

A straight-forward analysis of a few of Albert Camus' work and how the absurdist elements in these works evolve along with absurdism itself as an entire means of thinking.

In both the House of Spirits and the Stranger, Isabel Allende and Albert Camus define a definitive turning point that is beneficial to the plot and allows the central characters to gain a more efficient perception of reality.

Tom Cruise has converted from Scientology to Existentialism in one of the oddest New Year's resolutions of 2007 and possibly ever.

For my independent reading project, I chose to read Nausea by Jean Paul Sartre. Nausea is about a man named Antoine Roquentin, a historian who lives in Bouville, France. Antoine starts writing in a journal about the strange feelings he has been having...

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man explores the basic existential dilemma of why man should choose to do good in the absence of proof of a reward in the afterlife.

Albert Camus was a fascinating man with many talents but he ruffled some people's feathers the wrong way sometimes. He died in an automobile crash in France at the young age of 42

A look at The Plague by Albert Camus.

This Irish actor has played such epic roles as Julius Caesar and Albert Camus, but he is just at home in the world of Persuasion and Jane Eyre, or maybe he might take a turn in such big Hollywood movies as Munich and The Road To Perdition.

Books like the Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter may not be high-quality literature but they have sold millions of copies and have inspired a nation of TV addicts to pick up a book again. The problem is that people believe these books are great literature.

A review of the book The Plague

This article shows that how continental philosophy works and how it deals with existenilism

As an internet writer, do you have a certain philosophy? There are plenty to choose from, that's for sure.

An analysis of the Camus novel titled The Plague, and how it pertains to his existentialist and absurdist ideas as seen in Camus' other works.

The Plague is a five-part novel that tells the tale of a small, North African coastal town - Oran - how it has been afflicted by a plague and how it has dealt with it.

An analytical essay which describes the historical development of Continental Philosophy's existentialism, and phenomenology in response to Hegelian idealism.

A discussion of the isolation of human beings from society as it relates to Scott Russell's essay, "The Common Life" and two novels by Albert Camus, The Stranger & The Plague.

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The historical development of Continental philosophy's existentialism and phenomenology as a response to Hegelian idealism.

Includes two Bonus Quotes for writers. Wrote this in April, did not have the heart to delete it.

Why reading is important presented in a slightly sarcastic manner.

Happiness is something different to just about every living soul. Here are what a few notable souls had to say about the ultimate achievement.

This article offer ten gift ideas for Francophiles

A list of new and old books that redefined and reworked the mystery/detective genre. Plus I like them.

Prejudice and intolerance aren't dead, just sleeping. And the may re-awaken at any moment.

Who wants peace on earth? Every parent with young children, and many grade school classroom teachers can relate to the need for a little peace and quiet.

Lacking inspiration? Find it here...

Find out why eczema is so difficult to treat and get a few home remedies along the way.

We all seek it. We all crave it. But really, what does it take to attain it? If you want to know the secret to ultimate contentment, read on.

A personal testimony about being born into atheist environment in the former Yugoslavia and a comparison to the situation in the US.

Life is stranger than fiction, no doubt, but not as strange as realizing you are a prop in the creative struggle of an author. That is the dilemma Will Ferrell's character, Harold Crick, awakens to in "Stranger Than Fiction."

The response to Hegelian idealism on the European continent was known as Continental philosophy in the English speaking countries.

Sam Smith is one of the most versatile writers currently living and working in Britain today. He has written and published a nonfiction book, over a dozen novels and many volumes of poetry.

These quotes are examples of the public's disdain for politics and politicians.

Trying to find oneself amidst confusing circumstances

In the book of Exodus, we are reminded God's own chosen people were immigrants and refugees from Egypt.

In a country where universal education was prioritized over the need to maintain a standing army back in 1957, the national character continues to be warm, welcoming and helpful.

President Bush has confessed to brushing up on his Shakespeare. Here's a suggested reading list from the Complete Works of William Shakespeare that any Commander-in-Chief should peruse.

Your future husband could be the man on your right, the woman on your left might be your savior.

The first career guide in Manga format!