Old Masters by Thomas Bernhard
The Comedy of the Art World
Set in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, this novel unfolds over the course of a single afternoon as two elderly men engage in a spirited dialogue about art, music, and the human condition. One of them, an art critic, is fixated on a Tintoretto painting, which serves as a backdrop for his scathing critique of society and culture. Through their conversation, the narrative delves into themes of disillusionment, the search for truth, and the complexities of human relationships, all delivered with a sharp wit and a touch of existential despair.
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- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- - Alte Meister
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