gargoyles
first american edition, 1970.
“gargoyles,” more accurately translated as distress or disturbance, is a surrealist examination of the grotesque nature of humanity. thomas bernhard presents two main characters—a doctor and his son—who navigate a series of bizarre encounters, culminating in a one-hundred-page obsessive monologue by an insomniac prince. the novel marked a significant breakthrough for bernhard, earning him considerable acclaim.
new york: alfred a knopf. 6 x 8.5 inches. 208 pages. hardcover. bound in quarter cloth-covered boards. book condition: fine. jacket condition: miniscule closed tear to rear panel. light soiling to rear. unclipped($5.95). near fine. overall a gorgeous collectible copy. Item #236
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