About the book
The narrator, a scientist working on antibodies and suffering from emotional and mental illness, meets a Persian woman, the companion of a Swiss engineer, at an office in rural Austria. For the scientist, his endless talks with the strange Asian woman mean release from his condition, but for the Persian woman, as her own circumstances deteriorate, there is only one answer.
\"Thomas Bernhard was one of the few major writers of the second half of this century.\"—Gabriel Josipovici, Independent
\"With his death, European letters lost one of its most perceptive, uncompromising voices since the war.\"—Spectator
Widely acclaimed as a novelist, playwright, and poet, Thomas Bernhard (1931-89) won many of the most prestigious literary prizes of Europe, including the Austrian State Prize, the Bremen and Brüchner prizes, and Le Prix Séguier.
Editions of Yes
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780226043906
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The narrator, a scientist working on antibodies and suffering from emotional and mental illness, meets a Persian woman, the companion of a Swiss engineer, at an office in rural Austria. For the scientist, his endless talks with the strange Asian woman mean release from his condition, but for the Persian woman, as her own circumstances deteriorate, there is only one answer.
\"Thomas Bernhard was one of the few major writers of the second half of this century.\"—Gabriel Josipovici, Independent
\"With his death, European letters lost one of its most perceptive, uncompromising voices since the war.\"—Spectator
Widely acclaimed as a novelist, playwright, and poet, Thomas Bernhard (1931-89) won many of the most prestigious literary prizes of Europe, including the Austrian State Prize, the Bremen and Brüchner prizes, and Le Prix Séguier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes about?
The narrator, a scientist working on antibodies and suffering from emotional and mental illness, meets a Persian woman, the companion of a Swiss engineer, at an office in rural Austria. For the scientist, his endless talks with the strange Asian woman mean release from his condition, but for the Persian woman, as her own circumstances deteriorate, there is only one answer.
\"Thomas Bernhard was one of the few major writers of the second half of this century.\"—Gabriel Josipovici, Independent
\"With his death, European letters lost one of its most perceptive, uncompromising voices since the war.\"—Spectator
Widely acclaimed as a novelist, playwright, and poet, Thomas Bernhard (1931-89) won many of the most prestigious literary prizes of Europe, including the Austrian State Prize, the Bremen and Brüchner prizes, and Le Prix Séguier.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Yes?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Yes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780226043906
How long is Yes and how many pages does it have?
Yes has 139 page(s)
Is Yes part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Phoenix Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Yes?
Thomas Bernhard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Yes is available as paperback(ISBN 9780226043906)