The Book of Disquiet
by Fernando Pessoa, Richard Zenith
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, Richard Zenith holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 1913. The book spans 544 pages.
About The Book of Disquiet
Fernando Pessoa was many writers in one. He attributed his prolific writings to a wide range of alternate selves, each of which had a distinct biography, ideology, and horoscope. When he died in 1935, Pessoa left behind a trunk filled with unfinished and unpublished writings, among which were the remarkable pages that make up his posthumous masterpiece, The Book of Disquiet, an astonishing work that, in George Steiner's words, "gives to Lisbon the haunting spell of Joyce's Dublin or Kafka's Prague." Published for the first time some fifty years after his death, this unique collection of short, aphoristic paragraphs comprises the "autobiography" of Bernardo Soares, one of Pessoa's alternate selves. Part intimate diary, part prose poetry, part descriptive narrative, captivatingly translated by Richard Zenith, The Book of Disquiet is one of the greatest works of the twentieth century.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Fernando Pessoa, Richard Zenith |
| Published | 1913 |
| Pages | 544 |
| Genres | Fiction, Poetry, Classics, Philosophy, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.50 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,115 |
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What genre is The Book of Disquiet?
The Book of Disquiet is categorized as Fiction, Poetry, Classics, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Book of Disquiet worth reading?
Based on 9.1K reader ratings, The Book of Disquiet has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is The Book of Disquiet?
The Book of Disquiet has 544 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Book of Disquiet?
The Book of Disquiet was written by Fernando Pessoa, Richard Zenith. It was first published in 1913.
What is the ISBN for The Book of Disquiet?
The ISBN-13 for The Book of Disquiet is 9780141183050.0.
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