Pilgrim A Novel
“Pilgrim” by Timothy Findley is a novel published by HarperCollins on January 23, 2001. This 496-page work explores the life of a character known only as Pilgrim, who attempts to take his own life on April 17, 1912, just two days after the sinking of the Titanic. Miraculously revived, Pilgrim embarks on a journey through his psyche, guided by his friend Lady Symbol Quartermaine and the renowned psychiatrist Carl Jung at the Burgholzu Psychiatrist Clinic in Zurich.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of immortality and the human experience, as Pilgrim recounts a life that spans 4,000 years, featuring encounters with historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Henry James. The story delves into the complexities of memory and reality, raising questions about the nature of existence and the boundaries of the mind. This edition presents Findley’s literary exploration in English, inviting readers to engage with a unique blend of fiction and psychological inquiry.
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On April 17, 1912 — ironically, only two days after the sinking of the Titanic — a figure known only as Pilgrim tries to commit suicide by hanging himself from a tree. When he is found five hours later, his heart miraculously begins to beat again. Pilgrim, it seems, can never die. Escorted by his beloved friend, Lady Symbol Quartermaine, Pilgrim is admitted to the famous Burgholzu Psychiatrist Clinic In Zurichm, where he will begin a battle of psyche and soul with Carl Jung, the self-professed mystical scientist of the unconscious Slowly, Jung coaxes Pilgrim to tell his astonishing story — one that seemingly spans 4,000 years and includes such historical figures as Leonardo da Vinci and Henry James. But is Pilgrim delusional? Are these his memories merely dreams…or is his immortal existence truly a miracle.
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