The Stranger — Meursault (↓ ↑ ↓↓↓)

The Shape of "The Stranger" — Meursault’s Journey

This minimalist visualization captures the stark, existential descent of one of literature's most enigmatic figures. Perfect for a reading nook or as a thoughtful literary gift, the artwork maps the indifferent momentum of Meursault's fate with precise clarity. It serves as a striking piece of Albert Camus wall art that invites conversation about the absurdity of the human condition.

• Title: The Stranger (1942)
• Author: Albert Camus
• Protagonist: Meursault
• Shape: ↓ ↑ ↓↓↓ (Oedipus)

The Story Behind the Shape

The narrative begins with a weary drop (↓) as Meursault endures the bus to the home and the oppressive heat of his mother's funeral. His experience briefly lifts (↑) through sensory pleasures, marked by swimming, a comedy film, and a night together with Marie. The trajectory then collapses into a catastrophic descent (↓↓↓) as he becomes entangled with Raymond, returns to the scorching beach, and fires five shots. This irreversible act leads to eleven months jailed, a condemning trial, and a final verdict of guilty by beheading.

Print Details

• Premium 11x14" print on archival-quality paper with white border
• The shape maps key moments in Meursault’s journey.
• Features Libre Baskerville typography in Black on a White background
• Fits into standard 11x14" frame (or a 16x20" frame matted to 11x14")
• Ships unframed (print only)

Picture this The Stranger poster bringing a touch of existential clarity to your office or library wall art collection. It stands as a unique gift for readers who appreciate the stark beauty of Camus’s philosophy and the clean lines of modern design.