Information about the title group: From the novella collection L'exil et le royaume. The people whose fate Camus narrates in this novella are seekers. They are waiting for something that will help them not only endure their fate but also overcome it. Information about the series: Literary complete works in French for upper secondary education. The practice-oriented Espaces littéraires is closely aligned with the central topics of the Abitur. Transparency: The readings provide additional tasks specifically aimed at preparing for the Abitur. The appendix contains many more details. The supplementary materials include teaching and exam suggestions - also for the oral exam. The excerpts of the reading text are available as an audiobook.