Pascal Mercier

1 summaryLiterary Fiction, Lifestyle, Historical Fiction

Pascal Mercier is a Swiss author known for his literary fiction. His notable work, "Night Train to Lisbon," explores themes of identity and the search for meaning. Mercier's writing often delves into philosophical questions and the human experience.

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Books by Pascal Mercier

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Night Train to Lisbon
Pascal Mercier
3.8 (18k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A disaffected Swiss Latin teacher impulsively abandons his life to journey to Lisbon, obsessively tracing the enigmatic life and philosophical writings of a deceased Portuguese doctor whose words promise a path to understanding loneliness, love, and the self.