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What is the name of the book where Handke reflects on his mother's suicide?

  • A Sorrow Beyond Dreams

  • A Tragedy Beyond Understanding

  • A Pain Beyond Words

  • A Woe Beyond Feelings

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A Sorrow Beyond Dreams is a 1972 book by Austrian author Peter Handke. It is a first-person account of Handke's mother's suicide, which occurred when he was 13 years old. The book explores the complex emotions of loss, grief, and guilt that Handke experienced in the aftermath of his mother's death. A Sorrow Beyond Dreams has been praised for its lyrical prose and its insightful exploration of the human condition.
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