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By Thomas Bernhard
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Correction by Thomas Bernhard delves into the life of an architect consumed by his obsessive dedication to completing a perfectionist project. Through the eyes of a close friend, the narrative explores the architect's internal struggles, the concept of genius, and the impact of intense ambition on personal relationships and mental health. The novel is an intricate examination of the balance between creativity and self-destruction.
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This book might appeal to you if you enjoy intricate psychological dramas that delve deeply into the complexities of genius and obsession. The narrative offers a captivating exploration of the human mind, revealing the pressures and consequences of striving for perfection. Its unique writing style and philosophical depth make it a thought-provoking read for those intrigued by intense character studies.

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Roithamer has committed suicide having been driven to madness by his own frightening powers of pure thought. We witness the gradual breakdown of a genius ceaselessly compelled to correct and refine his perceptions until the only logical conclusion of the negation of his own soul.

'Thomas Bernhard is one of the masters of contemporary European fiction-After Kafka's and Canetti's his sensibility is o

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Thomas Bernhard is one of the masters of contemporary European fiction. After Kafka's and Canetti's, his sensibility is one of the most acute, the most capable of exemplary images and gestures, in modern literature." β€” George Steiner, Times Literary Supplement

Roithamer, a character based on Wittgenstein, has committed suicide having been driven to madness by his own frightening powers of pure thought. We witness the gradual breakdown of a genius ceaselessly compelled to correct and refine his perceptions until the only logical conclusion is the negation of his own soul.

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wCorrection by Thomas Bernhard is hailed for its originality and beauty, creating a unique literary experience. The book is recognised for its profound examination of existential themes, showing remarkable courage in exploring the soul's struggles. Bernhard is considered a master of modern European fiction, offering acute insights and imagery akin to literary greats like Kafka and Canetti.

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ISBN: 9780099442547

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Sophie Wilkins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Thomas Bernhard was born in Holland in 1931 but grew up in Austria. His interest in music and theatre led him to study at the Akademie Mozarteum in Salzburg. He has written a quantity of poetry, several novels, short stories and plays and three volumes of autobiography. He died in 1989.

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