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278 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679402343
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who appreciate introspective and philosophical explorations of the human condition, THE BOOK OF DISQUIET by Fernando Pessoa is a challenging and deeply personal journey into the mind of a clerk who finds solace in writing as a means to reconcile the disparity between his lofty aspirations and mundane reality.
Description
"There is a distinguished mind at work beneath the totally acceptable dullness of clerking. The mind is that of Pessoa. We must be given the chance to learn more about him."-Anthony Burgess, "Observer" Seated at his desk in the Lisbon's Rua dos Do...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 94%
challenging: 50%
emotional: 44%
dark: 43%
sad: 39%
inspiring: 18%
mysterious: 16%
funny: 8%
tense: 8%
hopeful: 7%
relaxing: 7%
informative: 6%
adventurous: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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278 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679402343
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who appreciate introspective and philosophical explorations of the human condition, THE BOOK OF DISQUIET by Fernando Pessoa is a challenging and deeply personal journey into the mind of a clerk who finds solace in writing as a means to reconcile the disparity between his lofty aspirations and mundane reality.
Description
"There is a distinguished mind at work beneath the totally acceptable dullness of clerking. The mind is that of Pessoa. We must be given the chance to learn more about him."-Anthony Burgess, "Observer" Seated at his desk in the Lisbon's Rua dos Do...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 94%
challenging: 50%
emotional: 44%
dark: 43%
sad: 39%
inspiring: 18%
mysterious: 16%
funny: 8%
tense: 8%
hopeful: 7%
relaxing: 7%
informative: 6%
adventurous: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.