Extinction by Thomas Bernhard
"Extinction" is a novel that explores the dark and complex themes of family, identity, and history through the eyes of its protagonist, a professor living in Rome. When he receives news of the deaths of his parents and brother in a car accident, he is forced to confront his past and his Austrian heritage. The narrative delves into his thoughts and feelings, his criticisms of his family and society, and his philosophical musings on life and death, all while he prepares to return to his family's estate for the funeral. The novel is renowned for its dense, stream-of-consciousness style and its unflinching examination of the human condition.
The 1271st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- Auslöschung
- Auslöschung. Ein Zerfall
- Extinction: A Collapse
- Extinção
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