The Lime Works by Thomas Bernhard
In a chilling exploration of isolation and obsession, the narrative unfolds through the fragmented recollections of various townspeople, piecing together the life of a reclusive man who has secluded himself in an abandoned lime works. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, he subjects his wife to a series of relentless and bizarre experiments, ultimately leading to a tragic and mysterious end. The story delves into the depths of human madness, the destructive power of unchecked ambition, and the haunting consequences of a life consumed by a singular, all-consuming purpose.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- German
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