I feature a journey, both literal and metaphorical, with a protagonist grappling with disillusionment, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in a seemingly absurd world.

1. The protagonist encounters various eccentric characters who embody different philosophical perspectives.
2. A key symbol is a recurring image of a celestial body, representing an ideal the protagonist seeks.
3. The setting is a world grappling with the aftermath of a devastating conflict.
4. The author received the Nobel Prize in Literature.