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What is Thomas Bernhard's literature chiefly pessimistic about?

  • Rural life

  • Modern civilization

  • Space exploration

  • The future of mankind

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Thomas Bernhard's literature is chiefly pessimistic about modern civilization. His work often depicts characters who are alienated and isolated from society, and who feel trapped and suffocated by the modern world. Bernhard's writing is also often characterized by a sense of despair and hopelessness, and he frequently explores themes of death and suicide.
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