The Loser by Thomas Bernhard
"The Loser" is a philosophical novel that revolves around the complex relationship between three friends who are all piano virtuosos. The narrative is driven by the protagonist's obsession with his friend's suicide, which he believes was triggered by the realization that they could never surpass the genius of their third friend. The book delves into the protagonist's psyche as he grapples with themes of talent, ambition, failure, and the destructive power of comparison.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- De Onderspitdelver
- Der Untergeher
- El Malogrado
- O Náufrago
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 90th on 100 Essential Books (Bravo! Magazine)
- 3958th 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)