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Contemporary Fiction

The Bridge

eng. The Bridge · 1986
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Main Ideas

  • An exploration of the fragile boundary between reality and dream, where the protagonist's consciousness wanders through the labyrinths of his own mind, and the bridge becomes a symbol of transition, connection, and separation between worlds.
  • The theme of loss and the search for self, reflected in metaphorical spaces where the protagonist's identity splits, confronting shadows of the past and vague outlines of the future.
  • The motif of inner exile and alienation, as a person finds themselves trapped in their own fantasies, unable to escape the world they have built.
  • The problem of identity, revealed through the multitude of roles and masks the protagonist tries on in his quest for wholeness.
  • Philosophical reflections on the nature of memory, guilt, and redemption, where each episode becomes a step toward awareness and acceptance of one's fate.
The Bridge
Date of publication: 2 June 2025
Last updated: 30 June 2025
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