Bernardo Soares is a fictional character created by the Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa. He is often considered a semi-heteronym of Pessoa, reflecting the author's own thoughts and feelings. Soares is best known for his role in the book The Book of Disquiet, which is a collection of fragmented thoughts and reflections on life, identity, and existence. Soares works as a bookkeeper in Lisbon and experiences a deep sense of alienation and introspection. His writings explore themes of solitude, dreams, and the nature of reality, making him a significant figure in modernist literature. The character embodies Pessoa's philosophical inquiries and emotional depth.