About the book
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
'My dear friend, he said, life is strange and strange things happen in life'
It is a hot July Sunday in Lisbon and our narrator has an appointment to meet someone by the quayside. But when his guest does not arrive, he spends the day wandering the deserted city, encountering some memorable characters along the way: a disoriented taxi driver, an accordionist, a Seller of Stories and, finally, the long-awaited ghost of the late, great Fernando Pessoa.
Editions of Requiem
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241519318
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241752234
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141997391
Read an Excerpt
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
'My dear friend, he said, life is strange and strange things happen in life'
It is a hot July Sunday in Lisbon and our narrator has an appointment to meet someone by the quayside. But when his guest does not arrive, he spends the day wandering the deserted city, encountering some memorable characters along the way: a disoriented taxi driver, an accordionist, a Seller of Stories and, finally, the long-awaited ghost of the late, great Fernando Pessoa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Requiem about?
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books
'My dear friend, he said, life is strange and strange things happen in life'
It is a hot July Sunday in Lisbon and our narrator has an appointment to meet someone by the quayside. But when his guest does not arrive, he spends the day wandering the deserted city, encountering some memorable characters along the way: a disoriented taxi driver, an accordionist, a Seller of Stories and, finally, the long-awaited ghost of the late, great Fernando Pessoa.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Requiem?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Requiem?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241519318
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Requiem?
Antonio Tabucchi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Requiem is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241519318) and paperback(ISBN 9780241752234) and ebook(ISBN 9780141997391)
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