In fact, many of the passages are written - with Pessoa's consent - by other, unnamed authors, such as Vicente Guedes and Bernardo Soares, who were Pessoa's contemporaries. Translations also vary a great deal, so which edition one reads really matters. Since the book was published posthumously, its content within various editions is arranged in different orders. Some controversy surrounds The Book of Disquiet. Pessoa himself called the book a "factless autobiography," one which he had compiled throughout his lifetime. Published nearly fifty years after his death, the book is an uncanny glimpse into the mind of a philosophical old man. It's a book with no clear beginning or end to his thoughts. Published after his death, Fernando Pessoa's The Book of Disquiet is the culmination of his work. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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