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by Albert Camus

The Guest, or L'Hote, is considered one of Camus's most important works of fiction. It was published in 1957 as part of the collection titled, Exile and the Kingdom. The Guest touches on many of Camus's major moral and philosophical ideas. It is also concerned with important colonial issues of the…

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Posted By arthur g #308507 at Mar 14, 2013 6:39 PM

why does daru gives the arab the opportunity to escape

why does daru gives the arab the opportunity to escape

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Posted By marla m #306889 at Mar 07, 2013 8:48 PM

ironic ending?

explain the irony of the ending?

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Posted By balaji d #297347 at Jan 22, 2013 10:14 AM

 

Posted By danielle m #292243 at Dec 19, 2012 2:54 PM

How does the universe itself play as a villain in "the guest", by albert camus?

English Showalter, Jr. is quoted saying "if there is a villain in "The Guest" it is not a person or a society but the universe itself. Analyze this statement.

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