"Three" by Peter Handke is a compelling collection comprising three of the acclaimed author's most notable works: "Short Letter, Long Farewell," "A Sorrow Beyond Dreams," and "The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick." Through his poetic prose and introspective narratives, Handke masterfully explores the themes of identity, loneliness, and the...
"Absence" by Peter Handke is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the theme of loss and its effects on the human mind. The story takes place in a small town in Austria during the winter, following Kam, a middle-aged man grappling with the sudden disappearance of his mother....
"Slow Homecoming" by Peter Handke is a captivating book that weaves together three interrelated stories, delving into the profound theme of the search for one's place in the world. Through Handke's exquisite and poetic prose, readers are transported on a journey of self-discovery, evoking a range of emotions and immersing...
"On a Dark Night I Left My Silent House" by Peter Handke is a captivating and introspective novel that delves into the profound themes of isolation, loss, and self-discovery. The story follows an unnamed protagonist who embarks on a soul-searching journey after the death of his mother, in search of...
"Plays 1" by Peter Handke is an extraordinary collection that truly demonstrates the immense talent of the renowned author in capturing the complexities of the human condition through the power of drama. Over the course of three decades, Handke presents five plays that delve deep into profound themes like existentialism,...
In "My Year in the No-Man's-Bay" by Peter Handke, readers are invited to embark on a captivating journey that explores the depths of isolation, self-discovery, and the quest for personal meaning. The novel's unnamed narrator seeks solace and retreat in an isolated bay, where he attempts to reconnect with himself...
"A Sorrow Beyond Dreams" by Peter Handke is a deeply poignant and introspective memoir that serves as a tribute to the author's mother. In this touching book, Handke delves into his mother's life, exploring her struggle with depression that ultimately led to her tragic suicide. Throughout the pages, the author...
"Eine winterliche Reise zu den Flüssen Donau, Save, Morawa und Drina oder Gerechtigkeit für Serbien" by Peter Handke is a deeply personal and thought-provoking account of the author's journey through the Balkans in the winter of 1996-1997. Handke, renowned for his poetic and introspective writing style, takes readers on a...
Once Again for Thucydides by Peter Pouncey is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of friendship, politics, and war in ancient Greece. The story revolves around Thomas Norton, an American professor and archeologist who has an intense fascination with the works of Thucydides. With an insatiable desire to...