Antonio Tabucchi

Antonio Tabucchi was an Italian writer and academic known for his novels and short stories that often explored themes of existentialism, memory, and identity. Among his most famous works is 'Pereira Maintains' (Sostiene Pereira), which has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into a film. Tabucchi's literature is celebrated for its lyrical prose, intertextual references, and engagement with political and social issues. He was also a scholar of Portuguese literature and an expert on the work of Fernando Pessoa.

Books

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  1. 1. Pereira Maintains

    "Pereira Maintains" is a novel set in the backdrop of 1938 Portugal during the fascist dictatorship of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. The narrative follows Pereira, a widowed, overweight editor of the culture section of a second-rate Lisbon newspaper, who becomes politically awakened after meeting a young anti-fascist. As he grapples with his conscience, he risks everything to help his new friend and his pregnant girlfriend escape to safety. The story is a compelling exploration of the struggle for moral integrity in a climate of political oppression.