Description
Rudolph, a Viennese musicologist, finds himself paralyzed by the pursuit of ultimate perfection, dedicating his life to writing the definitive work on Mendelssohn. Isolated and battling illness, his obsession with achieving the 'penultimately perfect' text renders him incapable of beginning the monumental task. This novel delves into the suffocating grip of artistic ambition and the profound isolation that can accompany a life devoted to intellectual pursuits. Through Bernhard's signature, relentless prose, the reader is immersed in Rudolph's internal struggle, exploring themes of procrastination, artistic paralysis, and the elusive nature of creative fulfillment.
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paperback
University of Chicago Press
Published Jan 1, 1986
155 pages
ISBN: 9780226043982
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First Published
1986
Language
deu
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From: deu
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