About “Die Taube”

A lonely security guard living alone near a bank finds his routine disrupted when a dead pigeon is left at his doorstep. The unexpected presence of the bird unsettles him, causing him to question his isolation and the monotony of his life. As he contemplates the meaning of the dead bird, he begins to reflect on his existence and the emptiness he has long accepted. The story explores themes of loneliness, existence, and the small events that can trigger deep introspection.

Book details

Published
1992
Latest edition
1992 · ISBN 014017365X
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CoverEditionYearISBN
The Pigeon 1992 014017365X Buy on Amazon
The PIGEON 1989 9780671667702 Buy on Amazon
The PIGEON EXPORT RACK 1988 9780671673086 Buy on Amazon
The pigeon 1988 0241121493 Buy on Amazon

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