I got a copy of The Stranger in French!

@cpefley (1941)
San Jose, California
May 22, 2016 1:17pm CST
If you read my post about how my son bought me a hard copy of "The Stranger" for Mother's Day (http://www.mylot.com/post/2929280/the-inscription-in-my-most-prized-possession) you would know that I collect copies of this famous book by Albert Camus. I also read each one because each translation is a bit different. However, I have been looking for a copy of the original, in French, for a long time! I finally found a great used copy in Carlsbad, California at a little bookstore called Fahrenheit 451 books. What a great name for a bookstore, right? I love that book too! Actually, it was my son that found the book. I didn't even know they had a French section. I'm so happy! Maybe I will have a copy of every version of this book someday.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14809)
• Ireland
22 May 16
@cpefley Thats one of the books ive been constantly reading for the past 40 years and I never tire of it. He's definitely my favourite french writer. I've read all his words. My favourite is his La Morte Heureuse, the precursor to L'Etranger. Enjoy the read.
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Colene
@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
22 May 16
Same here. I love Camus and have been reading this book for almost 20 years, since I was 18. I have also read, The Plague, which is one of my favorites, and The Myth of Sisyphus.
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14809)
• Ireland
22 May 16
@cpefley im deeply affected by his short stories, especially in L'envers et l'endroit.
marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
22 May 16
That was really nice your son found that book for you. Good Luck with having a copy of every version there is.
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