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Thomas Bernhard

1931–1989

1 series 10 books in order 9 standalone books

Nicolaas Thomas Bernhard (1931-1989) was an Austrian novelist, playwright, poet, and polemicist, considered one of the most important German-language authors of the postwar era. His work explored themes of death, isolation, obsession, and illness, and was highly critical of post-war Austrian and European culture. He is credited on our catalog with Der deutsche Mittagstisch.

Born
1931
Known for
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Series by Thomas Bernhard

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8 books in order · 1987–1988

  1. Der deutsche Mittagstisch

    1987 · Thomas Bernhard

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  2. Die Minderleister

    1988 · Peter Turrini

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    Titus Andronicus

    Year unknown · William Shakespeare

    Titus Andronicus is described as Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, featuring dismemberment, rape, cannibalism, and murder. It explores tragic passion,…

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  4. Bir Yaz Gecesi Rüyasi

    Year unknown · William Shakespeare

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    Burya

    Year unknown · William Shakespeare

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  6. Der Menschenfeind

    Year unknown · Molière

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    Othello

    Year unknown · William Shakespeare

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  8. Venedik Taciri - Hasan Ali Yücel Klasikleri

    Year unknown · William Shakespeare

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Alte Meister

    Alte Meister

    1989

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  2. Cover of Woodcutters

    Woodcutters

    1987

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  3. Cover of Kalkwerk

    Kalkwerk

    1986

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  4. Cover of Wittgensteins Neffe

    Wittgensteins Neffe

    1982

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  5. Cover of Korrektur

    Korrektur

    1979

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  6. Cover of Gargoyles

    Gargoyles

    1970

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  7. Cover of Extinction

    Extinction

    Year unknown

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  8. Cover of Ja

    Ja

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  9. Cover of Frost

    Frost

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Thomas Bernhard written?

We list 10 books by Thomas Bernhard across 1 series, published between 1970–1989 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Thomas Bernhard's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Titus Andronicus.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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