Context
In order to better understand The Stranger, it is important to understand a little about the context surrounding Albert Camus as he wrote it. This section is intended to provide readers with a basic understating of factors that may have influenced Camus as he wrote this novel. It includes an introduction to the historical background to the novel, an overview of Camus’s philosophy and religious beliefs, a brief biography of Albert Camus, and a discussion of his other works.