The Outsider is Albert Camus's classic novel about Meursault, a detached and emotionally indifferent man who struggles to fit into society's expectations. After the death of his mother, his lack of visible grief shocks those around him, and when he later commits a senseless act of violence, he is judged as much for his character as for his crime. Through Meursault's story, Camus explores themes of alienation, freedom, and the absurd nature of human existence. Powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply influential, the novel remains one of the most important works of twentieth-century literature.