

The Work of Thomas Bernhard with Stephen Dowden
Nov 22, 2023
Join host and German literature professor Stephen Dowden as they delve into the dark world of Thomas Bernhard. They discuss Bernhard's enigmatic writings, his criticism of Austrian culture, the writer's purpose and influence, existential questions and anger in his work, the theme of failure and loss of confidence, and Bernhard's unique perspective on stability and respite.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring Thomas Bernhard's Enigmatic Writings
05:32 • 15min
Criticism of Austrian Culture
20:06 • 10min
The Writer's Purpose and Influence
30:02 • 4min
The Existential Questions and Anger in Thomas Bernhard's Writing
33:42 • 2min
Exploring the Theme of Failure and Loss of Confidence in Thomas Bernhard's Works
35:58 • 2min
Thomas Bernhard's Perspective on Stability and Respite
38:02 • 19min