Stiller

The novel revolves around a man arrested in Switzerland who claims to be James Larkin White, an American citizen, but is identified by everyone as Anatol Ludwig Stiller, a Swiss sculptor who had been missing for seven years.

The story delves into themes of identity, self-deception, existential loneliness, and the complexities of relationships.

Through the protagonist's narrative, Frisch examines the fluidity of identity, the struggle against societal labels, and the importance of self-acceptance.

The book is structured around seven notebooks written by the protagonist in prison and concludes with a report from the public prosecutor, summarizing the philosophical and psychological themes explored throughout the novel.