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Experience the profound storytelling of Thomas Bernhard in this BRAND NEW collection published by Gazebo Books. This compelling book, with ISBN 9780857427052, features four intricately woven stories that invite readers into a world of bleak comedy and incisive satire. The narratives explore themes of philosophy, identity, and existential angst, appealing to both fans of Bernhard and newcomers alike. In the first story, Goethe summons Wittgenstein for a thought-provoking discussion on the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, setting the stage for a rich exploration of philosophical ideas. The second tale, 'Montaigne: A Story in Twenty-Two Instalments,' follows a young man who isolates himself in a tower to delve into literature, highlighting the struggle between knowledge and loneliness. 'Reunion' offers a satirical twist on the desire for escape and connection, while the final story confronts Bernhard's own battles against his homeland's complexities. This collection is a must-read for those intrigued by philosophical literature, dark humor, and the art of storytelling. Each narrative showcases Bernhard's mastery in blending tragedy with comedy, reflecting his deep knowledge of philosophical doubt. Perfect for avid readers and collectors, this book is an essential addition to any contemporary literature library.
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427052
Year: 2021
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
This collection of four stories is, as long-time fans of Thomas Bernhard would expect, bleakly comic and inspiringly rancorous. The subject of his stories vary: in one, Goethe summons Wittgenstein to discuss the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus; â€Montaigne: A Story in Twenty-Two Instalments’ tells of a young man sealing himself in a tower to read; â€Reunion’, meanwhile, satirises that very impulse to escape; and the final story rounds out the collection by making Bernhard himself a victim, persecuted by his greatest enemy – his very homeland of Austria. Underpinning all these variously comic, tragic and bitingly satirical excursions is Bernhard’s abiding interest in, and deep knowledge of, the philosophy of doubt.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427052
Year: 2021
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
This collection of four stories is, as long-time fans of Thomas Bernhard would expect, bleakly comic and inspiringly rancorous. The subject of his stories vary: in one, Goethe summons Wittgenstein to discuss the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus; â€Montaigne: A Story in Twenty-Two Instalments’ tells of a young man sealing himself in a tower to read; â€Reunion’, meanwhile, satirises that very impulse to escape; and the final story rounds out the collection by making Bernhard himself a victim, persecuted by his greatest enemy – his very homeland of Austria. Underpinning all these variously comic, tragic and bitingly satirical excursions is Bernhard’s abiding interest in, and deep knowledge of, the philosophy of doubt.