The book is a profound exploration of identity and the human condition, revolving around a man who is arrested upon his return to his home country, Switzerland, after spending time in America. Although he insists he is not the man, Stiller, that everyone believes him to be, his protests are ignored. The story unfolds as he writes in his prison cell, reflecting on his past life and relationships, and grappling with the question of who he truly is. It's a thought-provoking narrative that challenges conventional notions of selfhood and personal identity.

This novel is a first-person account of a young man who leaves his privileged life to enroll at a school for servants in Berlin. The protagonist's observations and experiences in the school, his interactions with the headmaster and other students, and his internal struggles and reflections form the crux of the story. The narrative, imbued with irony and dark humor, explores themes of power, submission, individuality, and the absurdity of societal norms and expectations.

The novel follows the adventures of an eccentric, violent, and mentally unstable protagonist who is released from an asylum by his psychiatrist. The pair embark on a chaotic journey across Europe and America, encountering a variety of strange and often dangerous situations. The narrative explores themes of insanity, violence, and the human condition, offering a dark and surreal critique of modern society.

"The Return of Philip Latinowicz" is a novel about a successful artist who, after living in the city for three decades, decides to return to his rural hometown in order to find inspiration for his next piece of work. As he reconnects with his past and the people from his childhood, he begins to question the meaning of his art and his own identity. The book explores themes of existentialism, the nature of art, and the struggle between modernity and tradition.

"On the Edge of Reason" is a satirical novel that explores the life of a lawyer who, after publicly criticizing a corrupt official, finds himself ostracized from society. The protagonist's life unravels as he is alienated by his friends, colleagues, and the society he once held in high regard. This leads him to question the rationality of the world around him and the meaning of justice, ultimately driving him to the brink of sanity. The book provides a scathing critique of hypocrisy, corruption, and the herd mentality prevalent in society.