"Pastoral Americana" is a novel by the famous American writer Philip Roth, which tells the story of young Marcus Messner, who seeks to find his place in the world, preferring peace and harmony to himself. Traveling from his family nest in New Jersey to college in Ohio, Marcus encounters unusual and difficult situations that force him to question his beliefs and values. The novel, filled with reflections on religion, culture and sexual identity, leaves the reader bent over the question of ethics and truthfulness in life. "A Pastoral Americana" is a deep and gripping novel that will make you ask yourself what really matters in this world."