content: This masterful work portrays with elegant simplicity the existential condition of man. Suitable for readers who have never read an existential Camus novel or for experts in metaphysics, this book is a must for any person who has ever wondered about the condition of man. Camus derserved his nobel prize just for this book alone. This novel is the apex of camus' writings in this readers opinion and provides clear insights to every reader. Buy this book!