The Greatest Swiss "Lisbon" Books of All Time

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Lisbon

The "Lisbon" category in books encapsulates a literary journey through the storied streets, vibrant culture, and rich history of Portugal's capital city. These books may span various genres, including historical fiction, travel memoirs, cultural studies, and detective novels, but they are all unified by their setting in Lisbon. Readers can expect to be transported to the sun-drenched hills of the Alfama district, to walk the bustling avenues of Baixa, or to be swept along the Tagus River's banks, all while exploring the city's past and present. From tales of the Age of Discoveries, when Lisbon was the center of a vast maritime empire, to contemporary narratives of urban life and its complexities, the "Lisbon" category offers a multifaceted look at the city's unique allure, its enduring mysteries, and the indelible mark it leaves on inhabitants and visitors alike.

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  1. 1. Night Train To Lisbon by Pascal Mercier

    The book revolves around a Swiss classics teacher who, upon encountering a mysterious book by a Portuguese author, becomes obsessed with the life and thoughts of the writer. This obsession leads him to abandon his job and life in Bern, embarking on an impulsive journey to Lisbon. In his quest to understand the author's fate and the resistance movement against the Portuguese dictatorship that the author was involved in, the protagonist explores themes of history, philosophy, and the complexities of human character. As he delves deeper into the past, he encounters various individuals who were connected to the author, piecing together a narrative that challenges his own understanding of life and identity.

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