The Mercy of God
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The Mercy of God (French: La Pitié de Dieu) is a 1961 novel by the French writer Jean Cau. It tells the story of four murderers—a doctor, a boxer, a workman and a gambler—who share a prison cell and tell their respective stories. An English translation by Richard Howard was published in 1963.[1]
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Author | Jean Cau |
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Original title | La Pitié de Dieu |
Translator | Richard Howard |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Publisher | Éditions Gallimard |
Publication date | 29 September 1961 |
Published in English | 1963 |
Pages | 275 |
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The novel was awarded the Prix Goncourt.[2]