The Mercy of God
| Author | Jean Cau |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Pitié de Dieu |
| Translator | Richard Howard |
| Language | French |
| Publisher | Éditions Gallimard |
Publication date | 29 September 1961 |
| Publication place | France |
Published in English | 1963 |
| Pages | 275 |
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.
The novel was awarded the Prix Goncourt.