 First edition | |
| Author | Kamel Daoud |
|---|---|
| Original title | Meursault, contre-enquête |
| Translator | John Cullen |
| Language | French |
| Genre | Philosophical novel |
| Published | 2013 by Barzakh Editions (French) |
| Publication place | Algeria |
| Pages | 191 pp |
| Awards | Prix Goncourt du Premier Roman (2015) Prix François-Mauriac (2014) |
| ISBN | 978-9931-325-56-7 |
| OCLC | 874450228 |
| 843.92 | |
| LC Class | PQ3989.3.D365 |
The Meursault Investigation (French: Meursault, contre-enquête) is the first novel by Algerian writer and journalist Kamel Daoud. It is a retelling of Albert Camus' 1942 novel, The Stranger. First published in Algeria by Barzakh Editions in October 2013, it was reissued in France by Actes Sud (May 2014). Its publication in France was followed by nominations for many prizes and awards.