The Pigeon by Patrick Suskind
A Novella
"The Pigeon" is a psychological drama about a man whose life is turned upside down by the presence of a pigeon in front of his apartment. The man, a meticulous and orderly bank security guard, has his life thrown into chaos when he encounters the bird, which triggers an existential crisis within him. The book explores themes of fear, isolation, and the fragility of human existence, as the protagonist grapples with his sudden and irrational fear of the pigeon.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 96-120
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Pomba
- Die Taube
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