The strange writer Books in Order

literary tetralogy by Albert Camus

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of L'Étranger

    L'Étranger

    1942 · Albert Camus

    The Stranger, published in 1942, is a novella by Albert Camus. It is his first published novel and follows the character Meursault, a man in French…

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  2. Cover of The Myth of Sisyphus

    The Myth of Sisyphus

    2000 · Albert Camus

    "Le suicide est le seul problème philosophique vraiment sérieux," écrit un jeune auteur de moins de trente ans dans une réflexion sur la sensibilité…

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  3. Cover of Plays (Caligula / Malentendu / L'État de Siège / Justes)

    Plays (Caligula / Malentendu / L'État de Siège / Justes)

    1984 · Albert Camus

    Caligula is a play by Albert Camus about an attractive prince who, after the death of his sister and mistress, turns to murder and the corruption of…

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  4. The Misunderstanding

    1944 · Albert Camus

    The Misunderstanding, sometimes published as Cross Purpose, is a play written by Albert Camus in 1943 in occupied France. The play explores Camus's…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The strange writer books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “L'Étranger”. Start with “L'Étranger.”

How many books are in the The strange writer series?

We list 4 books by Albert Camus , published between 1942–2000.

Where can I buy the The strange writer books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.