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How would you best describe Thomas Bernhard's own view of his homeland, Austria?
Love and affection
Matter-of-fact
Deep pessimism
Unconditional patriotism
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Bernhard viewed his homeland, Austria, with deep pessimism. He saw Austria as a backward, provincial country, trapped in the past and unable to move forward. He also saw Austria as a place of violence and repression, where people were afraid to speak their minds.
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