The Tunnel by William H. Gass
"The Tunnel" is a complex and challenging novel that explores the life and mind of a history professor who has spent his career studying Nazi Germany. As he writes his magnum opus, he also begins to dig a tunnel from his basement, a physical manifestation of his increasingly dark and claustrophobic worldview. The narrative delves into themes of history, memory, identity, and the nature of evil, presenting an unflinching examination of the human capacity for cruelty and self-deception.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 650-700
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 81st on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 94th on 4chan’s Literature Board’s Aggregate Top 100 Books for the Decade 2014 - 2024 (Reddit)
- 2962nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)