But, to his mind, Martijn van Vliet has been a devoted father. The novel tells of a three-day journey by two professionals, driving from the south of France to Bern (where the author, now a professor of philosophy in Berlin, was born). Lea book. Page turner - very good read without being shallow. Autor(en) Information: Pascal Mercier, 1944 in Bern geboren, lebt in Berlin. The girl is fascinated and her father is relieved. Peter Bieri - AbeBooks abebooks.com Passion for books. Nevertheless, the themes are common to many fathers as they watch they daughters grow up and go through the (necessary) process of distancing themselves. Nevertheless, the themes are common to many fathers as they watch they daughters grow up and go through the (necessary) process of distancing themselves. This one simply wasn't for me. Get this from a library! Doch was genau bedeutet das? Peter Bieri + Follow Similar authors to follow + + + See more recommendations Something went wrong. Peter Bieri (Berna, 23 de juny de 1944) filòsof i escriptor suís germanoparlant més conegut pel seu pseudònim Pascal Mercier.. Bieri va estudiar filosofia, filologia anglesa i estudis indis a Londres i Heidelberg on li van atorgar un doctorat Dieter Henrich i Ernst Tugendhat. Especially the inner feelings and changes of relationship are described in a very clear and honest way. Nach Perlmanns Schweigen (1995) und Der Klavierstimmer (1998) wurde sein Roman Nachtzug nach Lissabon (2004) einer der großen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Peter Bieri (born 23 June 1944), better known by his pseudonym, Pascal Mercier, is a Swiss writer and philosopher. Als Bestsellerautor nennt er sich Pascal Mercier. Exposition eines Problembereichs, Suhrkamp, Frankfurt nad Mohanem 1972. Freitag, 6. Das Gewicht der Worte: : Mercier, Pascal - ISBN 9783446265691 In den Warenkorb ... der Erfolg von Peter Bieri beweist es. Nachdem er im August 2004 den Roman «Nachtzug nach Lissabon» veröffentlicht hatte, folgte 2007 nur noch die Novelle «Lea». Als Bestsellerautor nennt er sich Pascal Mercier. Portrait Pascal Mercier, 1944 in Bern geboren, lebt in Berlin. Albrecht Knaus, … He is divorced, he and his daughter have a cordial but not close relationship, and he has been feeling unmoored of late. Nach Perlmanns Schweigen (1995) und Der Klavierstimmer (1998) wurde sein Roman Nachtzug nach Lissabon (2004) einer der grossen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Bieri wuchs in einer kleinbürgerlichen Familie in einem Vorort von Bern auf. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. This is a pretty depressing book and not (just) because depressing things happen in it. A bittersweet exploration of the challenges of being a father to a daughter, of being a friend to another troubled man, and of losing one's youthful confidence. ISBN 978-80-259-0109-0) Filozofická díla. Carl Hanser Verlag published his book Das Handwerk der Freiheit (2001), as well as the novel Nachtzug nach Lissabon (2004) and the novella Lea (2007), both penned under the pseudonym of Pascal Mercier. Pascal Mercier, 1944 in Bern geboren, heißt mit bürgerlichem Namen Peter Bieri und lebt in Berlin, wo er bis zu seiner Emeritierung Professor für Philosophie an der Freien Universität Berlin war. Was den pathetischen Grundton und jene Plakativität angeht, mit der Mercier seinen Lesern durch Freiheits- und Determinismusdiskurse wiederholt den This is a pretty depressing book and not (just) because depressing things happen in it. Seine bislang fünf Romane erschienen unter dem Pseudonym Pascal Mercier, besonders erfolgreich war dabei Nachtzug nach Lissabon. The story of Lea and her father from his point of view is the focal point of this novella. The narrator plays a crucial and intriguing role to modera. Niet te verwarren met de Zwitserse politicus Peter Bieri (1952-). Der Klavierstimmer. Night Train to Lisbon - Ebook written by Pascal Mercier. Desperate to hold on to Lea, Martijn is driven to commit an act that threatens to destroy both him and his daughter. When should a father give his daughter what he thinks she wants and when should he stand back and let her make her own way in the world? I have read others in the past that have not been done quite so seamlessly – mostly French novels. Roman. Pascal Mercier is the pen name of the Swiss writer and philosopher Peter Bieri who was born in Berne, Switzerland, in June 1944. Academic background. The story unfolds, as we get glimpses of Leah’s life, as told to a stranger by her father. Davon hängen unsere Würde und unser Glück ab. Analytische Philosophie des Geistes. And somehow, a lot of people pull it off. This is, ultimately, a tragic story but it's also touch. Mercier lebt in Berlin. Nach Perlmanns Schweigen (1995) und Der Klavierstimmer (1998) wurde sein Roman Nachtzug nach Lissabon (2004) einer der großen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Since Nachtzug nach Lissabon is one of my favourite novels, i was so curious about the others written by Mercier. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. This girl is really young when her mother dies and she becomes withdrawn and sickly until she is suddenly revitalized by the sound of someone playing a violin in a subway station. ... Der Philosoph und Schriftsteller Peter Bieri alias Pascal Mercier geht zentralen Fragen des menschlichen Lebens nach. I have read quite a few translated novels, and I’d like to acknowledge from the outset that Shaun Whiteside, the translator, has done an excellent job with this one. Over the course of a handful of days, Martijn tells the story of his daughter, a tragedy, to the sympathetic surgeon, who becomes more and more involved emotionally in not only Lea's story, but in Martijn himself. Tragic novel of genius, madness, family....at times it was ugly , but there was truth. Der Philosoph und Schriftsteller Peter Bieri alias Pascal Mercier geht zentralen Fragen des menschlichen Lebens nach. Champagne problems, basically. 2007 folgte die Novelle Lea. What did trigger girl's madness – mother's death, scene of violin's play at underground station, father's unconditional love? Peter Bieri has published four novels to date. Pascal Mercier: Das Gewicht der Worte. von Mercier, Pascal ( Peter Bieri ): und eine große Auswahl ähnlicher Bücher, Kunst und Sammlerstücke erhältlich auf ZVAB.com. Now, in Lea, Mercier returns with ... by Peter Bieri ( 20 ) $7.99. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She begins to learn how to play the violin to become a celebrated solo violinist later. Roman. It's ultimately about a father and a daughter, and about how far parents are willing to go to make their children happy. Erstausgabe. Mitglied der Göttinger Akademie der Wissenschaften, Auszeichnung mit der Lichtenberg-Medaille, Ehrendoktor der Universität Luzern. This aside, he has retained the emotion prevalent throughout the novel, and I was not conscious while reading that this was a translation. Mercier lebt in Berlin. But, to his mind, Martijn van Vliet has been a devoted father. The pace of the book was very slow and is essentially a novel about a young girl who becomes “closed off” after the passing of her mother. The narrator plays a crucial and intriguing role to moderate the reaction to the main story, and adds another layer that I really enjoyed. Den schweiziske forfatter Peter Bieri blev født i Bern i 1944, og har tidligere forfattet under pseudonymet Pascal Mercier.. Bieri har studeret filosofi, klassisk filologi, indologi i London og Heidelberg. signed by author. born 1944 in Bern, has been a professor for Analytical Philosophy at the Freie Universität Berlin. This soon turns into an unhealthy obsession for fame and adoration, no matter the cost and we gradually see Leah’s disturbing unravelling. 2007 folgte die Novelle Lea. Nach Perlmanns Schweigen (1995) und Der Klavierstimmer (1998) wurde sein Roman Nachtzug nach Lissabon (Carl Hanser Verlag 2004) einer der großen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Der Schweizer Philosoph verhandelt solche Themen sowohl in seinem Sachbuch "Das Handwerk der Freiheit" (2001) als auch in seinen belletristischen Texten, die unter dem Pseudonym Pascal Mercier erscheinen. Recommended to The Anxious Bookaholic by: Lea is one of those rare books so beautifully written that simply takes your breath away. Unfortunately coy, hiding key plot points to keep read in the dark. Abgeschmackte Stimmungsmacherei Buch der Woche: "Lea" von Pascal Mercier. Nach »Perlmanns Schweigen« und »Der Klavierstimmer« wurde sein Roman »Nachtzug nach Lissabon« einer der großen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Unter seinem bürgerlichen Namen Peter Bieri veröffentlichte er, ebenfalls bei Hanser, Das Handwerk der Freiheit. Carl Hanser Verlag published his book Das Handwerk der Freiheit (2001), as well as the novel Nachtzug nach Lissabon (2004) and the novella Lea (2007), both penned under the pseudonym of Pascal Mercier. https://www.hanser-literaturverlage.de/en/autor/pascal-mercier This is a popular science book on the topic of ', "Honorary Doctorates - University of Lucerne", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Bieri_(author)&oldid=979419323, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SELIBR identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 September 2020, at 17:08. "The Night Train to Lisbon" by Pascal Mercier (alias Peter Bieri) is a book that is about a classical philologist and teacher, who is a bit odd and suddenly leaves the lesson, packs his bags and travels to Portugal in order to get on the track of a poet whose recordings he had by chance bought in an antiquarian bookshop, and whose language power and precision made a lasting impression on him. Juni 1944 z Bärn), as Autor under em Psöidonüüm Pascal Mercier bekannt, isch e Schwizer Schriftsteller und Filosoof . This girl is really young when her mother dies and she becomes withdrawn and sickly until she is suddenly revitalized by the sound of someone playing a violin in a subway station. Väter und Töchter Pascal Mercier erfindet in seiner Novelle "Lea" einen neuen 'Homo Faber' Von Bernhard Walcher Besprochene Bücher / Literaturhinweise. The destructive love of a father. und eine große Auswahl ähnlicher Bücher, Kunst und Sammlerstücke erhältlich auf ZVAB.com. I picked this book up while travelling in Europe - the premise as written on the cover looked great and I enjoy picking up books I don't see in the US. Schicksalsmelodie: Pascal Merciers Künstlermelodram "Lea" Schreibt er Frauenbücher für Männer oder Männerbücher für Frauen? A stage-door parent's journey into the finer realms of exceptionality vs. insanity. Peter Bieri (* 23. června 1944 Bern), ... ISBN 978-3-446-20915-2 (Lea, Plus, Praha 2012. Peter Bieri (born 23 June 1944), better known by his pseudonym, Pascal Mercier, is a Swiss writer and philosopher. At times, it feels like watching a train-wreck, and I was occasionally frustrated with the fecklessness of the main character. Roman. Schicksalsmelodie: Pascal Merciers Künstlermelodram "Lea" Schreibt er Frauenbücher für Männer oder Männerbücher für Frauen? The story begins with Martijn Van Vliet encountering a recently retired surgeon whose own family ties are tenuous. It's quite frightening really - one day you're living your life and enjoying the fruits of your labour and the next you're handed this tiny human being who's supposed to be your new everything. I bought this book, because I started reading it in a bookshop and thought the writing was beautiful, almost poetic and the message seemed quite deep, profound and philosophical - definitely something different, that appeared to be thought provoking. The novel tells of a three-day journey by two professionals, driving from the south of France to Bern (where the author, now a professor of philosophy in Berlin, was born). Donnerstag, 5. Frauen, die lesen, gelten als gefährlich. Unter seinem bürgerlichen Namen Peter Bieri veröffentlichte er, ebenfalls bei Hanser, Das Handwerk der Freiheit (2001) sowie Eine Art zu leben (2013). They converse in elegant, refined prose, dotted with foreign words and expressions from their international lives. und eine große Auswahl ähnlicher Bücher, Kunst und Sammlerstücke erhältlich auf ZVAB.com. Who knows. Or she was born like that? "Das Gewicht der Worte" von Pascal Mercier ist ein reflektierter Roman, der nicht nur die Geschichte eines erwachenden Autors, sondern eines sich völlig neu erfindenden Menschen erzählt. She then has a re-awakening of sorts when she becomes passionately interested in learning to play the violin. They converse in elegant, refined prose, dotted with foreign words and expressions from their international lives. Pascal Mercier, 1944 in Bern geboren, heißt mit bürgerlichem Namen Peter Bieri und lebt in Berlin, wo er bis zu seiner Emeritierung Professor für Philosophie an der Freien Universität Berlin war. [1] Sein Vater war Komponist. He studied philosophy and classics and was Professor of philosophy at Bielefeld, Marburg and the Free University of Berlin. However the narrator is a random traveling acquaintance of Lea's father, to whom the father pours out his heart. It's quite frightening really - one day you're living your life and enjoying the fruits of your labour and the next you're handed this tiny human being who's supposed to be your new everything. Pascal Mercier, 1944 in Bern geboren, heißt mit bürgerlichem Namen Peter Bieri und lebt in Berlin, wo er bis zu seiner Emeritierung Professor für Philosophie an der Freien Universität Berlin war. Visitation begins at 12:00 followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm Friday, April 24, 2015 at Park Lawn Funeral Home 8251 Hillcrest Roa Leben. I have read quite a few translated novels, and I’d like to acknowledge from the outset that Shaun Whiteside, the translator, has done an excellent job with this one. Her father buys her a violin and gets her lessons and she becomes obsessed with perfecting the instrument. Hanser, Munich 2001. I found the storyteller (as opposed to the narrator) and his voice completely unbearable. Roman. Bieri studied philosophy, English studies and Indian studies in both ... Pascal Mercier: Lea (Novelle). Mit dem Roman «Das Gewicht der Worte» legt der in Bern geborene und in Berlin lebende Mercier, hinter dem sich der Philosoph Peter Bieri verbirgt, erneut einen voluminösen, 570 Seiten starken Roman vor, der einige Themen des berühmten Vorgängers aufnimmt, etwa die beklemmende Rückschau auf gelebtes Leben oder das Pendeln zwischen Ländern und Sprachen. Bieri studied philosophy, English studies and Indian studies in both London and Heidelberg. Lea, by Pascal Mercier, was first published in German in 2007, but has since been translated into English and re-released this year. Juni 2008, 20.00 Uhr Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Peter Bieri liest aus dem Roman Nachtzug nach Lissabon Lesung und Gespräch mit Peter Bieri. But what one of them has to tell is a story of how his daughter's obsessive desire to become a successful musician drove him to crime, and them both, ultimately, to their destruction. passed away April 20, 2015. Dr Bieri het z London und Häidelbärg Filosofii, Änglistik und Indologii studiert. Could Van Vliet have done anything differently that would have brought about a different ending? € 22,70. Nach »Perlmanns Schweigen« und »Der Klavierstimmer« wurde sein Roman »Nachtzug nach Lissabon« einer der großen Bestseller der vergangenen Jahre und in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. von Mercier, Pascal (Peter Bieri). Peter Bieri’s most popular book is Lea. At times, it feels like watching a train-wreck, and I was occasionally frustrated with the fecklessness of the main character. Welcome back. Hanser, Munich 2007. About Pascal Mercier Peter Bieri, better known by his pseudonym, Pascal Mercier, is a Swiss writer and philosopher. Ich erlaube mir daher einmal eine abweichende Meinung über das Buch Lea" des Philosophen Peter Bieri, alias Pascal Mercier, und hoffe damit einen kleinen Beitrag auch im Sinne des Andersens Märchens Des Kaisers neue Kleider" zu leisten und den nackten Tatsachen einmal ins Auge zu blicken. There are even phrases in the French language that have no English equivalent, so I will forgive him this transgression, even though I would have dearly loved to know what the characters were saying in these instances. ... Now, in Lea, he returns with a tender, impassioned, and unforgettable story of a father’s love and a daughter’s ambition in the wake of devastating tragedy. auf Titel signiert von dem schweizer Schriftsteller und Philosophen Peter Bieri (*1944) , leichte Gebrauchsspuren.Bieri schrieb unter den Pseudonym Pascal Mercier den Roman "Nachtzug nach Lissabon" . filosof Peter Bieri (f. 1944). Efter forskningsophold i Berkeley og Harvard blev han ansat ved Freie Universität Berlin. [3], In 2007 he retired early, disillusioned by academic life and condemning what he saw as the rise of managerialism ("Eine Diktatur der Geschäftigkeit") and decline in respect for academic work. Although I don’t think this affected the understanding of the novel, it would have still been nice to know what was being said. by Grove Press. 2007 folgte die Novelle Lea. Unter seinem bürgerlichen Namen Peter Bieri veröffentlichte er, ebenfalls bei Hanser, Das Handwerk der Freiheit (2001) sowie Eine Art zu leben (2013). Then her father does something that pushes her over the delicate edge of sanity. Donnerstag, 12. Finden Sie hilfreiche Kundenrezensionen und Rezensionsbewertungen für Lea : Novelle auf Amazon.de. Peter Bieri was born in 1944 in Bern. I really wanted to give this novel a higher star rating because of the philosophical almost poetic way in which it was written and it was a thought provoking book, but the pace was just too slow.