Description
Peter Handke's A Sorrow Beyond Dreams is a profound and haunting exploration of his mother's life and her tragic suicide. Through a lyrical and introspective narrative, Handke reconstructs the fragmented memories and unspoken truths that surrounded his mother, Maria. This work masterfully blurs the boundaries between biography and fiction, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on grief, memory, and the elusive nature of understanding. It is a powerful testament to the enduring impact of loss and the complex relationship between a son and his mother.
Available Editions
paperback
Pushkin Press
Published Jan 1, 2019
80 pages
ISBN: 9781782276081
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Details
First Published
1972
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
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Content and trigger warnings for A Sorrow Beyond Dreams by Peter Handke.