description Correction (Bernhard) Overview
Thomas Bernhard's 1975 Austrian novel presenting an obsessive monologue about a man who built a geometrically perfect cone house for his sister, who then died in it, exploring perfectionism, guilt, and self-destruction.
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When was Thomas Bernhard's novel Correction published?
The original German version, titled Korrektur, was published in 1975. The English translation was later released in 1979.
What is the significance of the Cone in the novel Correction?
The Cone represents an extreme architectural pursuit of perfectionism built by the character Roithamer for his sister. After he finishes building it in the exact center of a forest, she dies in it, leading him to immense guilt and his own demise.
Is Correction based on the life of a real philosopher?
Yes, author Thomas Bernhard heavily modeled the character Roithamer and his family history on the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. The themes of an obsessive pursuit of perfection and self-destruction parallel Wittgenstein's own life.
Where does the story of Correction take place?
A large portion of the novel takes place at the narrator's country house in the rural area of Hoeller. The story's flashbacks also focus heavily on the Kobernausser forest, where Roithamer obsessively constructs the cone house.
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