Description
Thomas Bernhard's *The Loser* delves into the profound and destructive impact of artistic genius through the intertwined lives of three aspiring pianists: the legendary Glenn Gould, the enigmatic Wertheimer, and the unnamed narrator. Set against the backdrop of their shared studies in Salzburg, the novel explores themes of artistic obsession, inadequacy, and the crushing weight of comparison. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, the narrator grapples with his own perceived failures and the overwhelming presence of Gould's talent, questioning the very nature of art and existence. This introspective and often unsettling work is a powerful meditation on the destructive potential of admiration and the search for meaning in the shadow of greatness.
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paperback
Quartet
Published Jan 1, 1992
189 pages
ISBN: 9780704370128
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First Published
1992
Language
deu
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From: deu
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