Correction by Thomas Bernhard
"Correction" is a complex narrative revolving around the life of a man named Roithamer, a genius obsessed with constructing an architectural masterpiece, the Cone, in the center of the Kobernausser forest. The story is told through the perspective of his friend who is reading Roithamer's notes after his suicide. The novel explores themes of obsession, isolation, and the pursuit of perfection, while also delving into the protagonist's troubled relationships with his family and society.
The 899th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 80,000
- Original Language
- German
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