"Short Letter, Long Farewell" by Peter Handke is a meditative road novel that follows a young Austrian man as he travels across the United States in search of his estranged wife. Fueled by emotional unrest and a desire for closure, his journey becomes both a literal and psychological quest through unfamiliar landscapes and inner confusion. Along the way, he encounters American culture with a mix of fascination and alienation, and ultimately meets filmmaker John Ford, whose presence serves as a symbolic turning point. With lyrical prose and a cool, detached tone, Short Letter, Long Farewell explores themes of identity, disconnection, and the haunting effects of personal loss, all set against the backdrop of a vast, foreign land.
| Page Count | 294 |
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| Genre & Theme | Philosophical Fiction exploring memory, home, and identity. |
| ISBN | 9786004058315 |
| Persian Title | کتاب تکرار |
| Writing Style & Theme | Contemplative, lyrical, and deeply introspective. |
| Weight | 240 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Literary Fiction |
| Format | Paperback |
| Writer | |
| Language | Persian |
| Genre | Philosophical Fiction |
| Origin | Austria |
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