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One of Handke's novels talks about a character in extreme state of mind. What's its name?

  • The Goalie's Anxiety At The Penalty Kick

  • The Joy of the Goalkeeper

  • Fear of Penalty

  • Anxiety and the Goalpost

Answer

The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick is a 1972 novel by Peter Handke. It tells the story of a nameless goalkeeper who is in a state of extreme anxiety. He is so anxious that he is unable to concentrate on the game and he is afraid that he will make a mistake.
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