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Sorrow Beyond Dreams(Condor Books)
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Peter Handke's mother was an invisible woman. Throughout her life-- which spanned the Nazi era, the war, and the postwar consumer economy-- she struggled to maintain appearances, only to arrive at a terrible recognition: " I'm not human any more." Not long after, she killed herself with an overdose of sleeping pills. In "A Sorrow Beyond Dreams" her son sits down to record what he knows, or thinks he knows, about his mother's life and death before, in his words, " the dull speechlessness-- the extreme speechlessness" of grief takes hold forever. And yet the experience of speechlessness, as it marks both suffering and love, lies at the heart of Handke's brief but unforgettable elegy. This austere, scrupulous, and deeply moving book is one of the finest achievements of a great contemporary writer.
Author: Peter Handke (all their books in stock)
Format: Paperback
Published: 1976
Pages: 70
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 9780285648234
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Our conditions mean the following:
- New - a brand new book
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- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
- Standard Secondhand - Clearly been read before, but not too bad. We do not recommend these for gifting. Spines usually creased. Could also include creases or folds to cover, some writing such as in the cover or elsewhere, underlining or highlighting, but might not do. Possibly some stains or marks. Similar in general to books in any secondhand shop or charity shop.
- Poor Condition - Usually this will have a specific problem such as writing inside, water damage, missing dust jacket, heavy staining, large creases or cuts. These are readable copies but not nice ones. On other websites this condition is called 'Acceptable' or 'Fair' , but we want to be more honest.
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