Peter Handke
Absence
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374527631
- author:
- Peter Handke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 12.9 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A challenging and thought-provoking novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Peter Handke. Absence follows four unnamed individuals as they journey to a desolate wasteland, searching for something elusive. In this smoothly written fable, Handke explores the human quest for self-expression and its unattainability. The story is set in an unspecified modernity, with no clear geographical or temporal context. The characters' motivations and desires are left ambiguous, adding to the sense of uncertainty and longing that pervades the narrative. Despite the lack of clarity, Handke's prose is engaging and accessible, making this a rewarding read for those interested in literary fiction. Through Absence, Handke forces readers to confront the idea that the pursuit of self-expression is a fundamental aspect of human life, one that can never be fully realized. This novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on their own desires and aspirations.
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