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The narrative revolves around Roithamer, a scientist who constructs a mathematically precise monument called "the Cone" in memory of his sister. Following its completion, he tragically takes his own life. An unnamed friend embarks on a quest to understand Roithamer's descent into despair by sifting through numerous papers and a troubling manuscript. This exploration reveals the story of a brilliant mind driven to obsessively refine his thoughts, ultimately leading to the devastating conclusion of negating his own existence.
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Correction, Thomas Bernhard
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- Title
- Correction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Bernhard
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781400077601
- Series
- First published
- 1975
- Original title
- Korrektur
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative revolves around Roithamer, a scientist who constructs a mathematically precise monument called "the Cone" in memory of his sister. Following its completion, he tragically takes his own life. An unnamed friend embarks on a quest to understand Roithamer's descent into despair by sifting through numerous papers and a troubling manuscript. This exploration reveals the story of a brilliant mind driven to obsessively refine his thoughts, ultimately leading to the devastating conclusion of negating his own existence.