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Indian Nocturne

by Tim Parks, Antonio Tabucchi
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Dreamlike journey through India's enigmatic heart.

If you're in the mood to immerse yourself in a book that feels more like a lucid dream wandering through the mysteries of India rather than a straightforward narrative, "Indian Nocturne" by Antonio Tabucchi is for you. The blend of reality and illusion wrapped in Tabucchi's eloquent prose makes this search for a phantom friend a captivating read — ideal for those who appreciate existential musings amidst evocative settings.

  • Prix Médicis Etranger (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Indian Nocturne

by Tim Parks, Antonio Tabucchi
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ISBN: 9780811210805
Authors: Tim Parks, Antonio Tabucchi
Publisher: New Directions
Date of Publication: 1989-03-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 3210 readers)

Description

Translated from the Italian, this winner of the Prix Medicis Etranger for 1987 is an enigmatic novel set in modern India. Roux, the narrator, is in pursuit of a mysterious friend named Xavier. His search, which develops into a quest, takes him from town to town across the subcontinent.
 

Dreamlike journey through India's enigmatic heart.

If you're in the mood to immerse yourself in a book that feels more like a lucid dream wandering through the mysteries of India rather than a straightforward narrative, "Indian Nocturne" by Antonio Tabucchi is for you. The blend of reality and illusion wrapped in Tabucchi's eloquent prose makes this search for a phantom friend a captivating read — ideal for those who appreciate existential musings amidst evocative settings.

  • Prix Médicis Etranger (1987)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.