Monsieur Pain by Roberto Bolaño
Set in 1938 Paris, the narrative follows Pierre Pain, a mesmerist, as he is drawn into a mysterious and surreal quest to save the life of a Peruvian poet suffering from a mysterious ailment. As Pain navigates the shadowy world of espionage, political intrigue, and the occult, he encounters a series of enigmatic characters and bizarre events that blur the lines between reality and illusion. The story unfolds in a dreamlike atmosphere, exploring themes of obsession, the limits of rationality, and the haunting presence of history.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Chilean
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 128-144
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Monsieur Pain: A Novel
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