Handke, Peter
The Weight of the World: A Journal
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250767295
- author:
- Handke, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Weight of the World: A Journal by Peter Handke This personal journal records Peter Handke's daily life in Paris from November 1975 through March 1977. The book combines short, informal jottings with more formal meditations, offering a unique glimpse into Handke's thoughts and experiences during this period. The journal touches on Handke's relationships, including his deep bond with his daughter, as well as his encounters with various individuals, including mentors and strangers. A brief hospital stay also features in the journal, revealing Handke's ongoing preoccupation with mortality. A unique and introspective work, The Weight of the World: A Journal provides a fascinating insight into the life and thoughts of one of literature's most important figures.
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