The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa
"The Book of Disquiet" is a posthumously published collection of thoughts and musings of a solitary dreamer, who is a Lisbon-based bookkeeper. The book delves into the mind of a man who is discontented with his mundane life and finds solace in dreaming and writing. The narrative is a profound reflection on life, solitude, and the nature of humanity, filled with philosophical insights and poetic language. The protagonist's introspective journey and his struggles with existential despair make it a seminal work in the genre of literary modernism.
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- 11th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 42nd on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 196th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 292nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)