Thomas Bernhard

Start here: Correction (1975)

Roithamer, a character based on Wittgenstein, has committed suicide having been driven to madness by his own frightening powers of pure thought. We witness the gradual breakdown of a genius ceaselessly compelled to correct and refine his perceptions until the only logical conclusion is the negation of his own soul.

Common questions about Thomas Bernhard

What is Thomas Bernhard best known for?

Thomas Bernhard is best known for Correction, published in 1975 with 6 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Thomas Bernhard's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Thomas Bernhard written?

SansFiction lists 4 books by Thomas Bernhard, published between 1975 and 1986. The most popular are Correction, Extinction, Ja and Old Masters: A Comedy.

Which Thomas Bernhard book should I read first?

Correction is the usual place to start: it is Thomas Bernhard's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.