"The Stranger" is a philosophical novel by the famous French writer Albert Camus. The main character, Meursault, appears carefree and indifferent to the world. His relationship to the world around him illustrates the themes of alienation, absurdity and the meaning of life. A sudden event occurs that completely changes Meursault's life - he kills a man and ends up in prison. During the trial, he shows an inner emptiness and lack of shame or guilt. The novel emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and self-determination in the conditions of the absurdity of the world. "The Stranger" is a skillfully written work that leaves the reader thinking about the essence of human existence and the meaning of being in a world where there is no generally accepted moral order.