Short Letter, Long Farewell

Style and Technique

«Short Letter, Long Farewell» is a novel written in Peter Handke's unique style, combining elements of postmodernism with both external and internal journeys. Handke masterfully uses detailed descriptions of nature and cities to reflect the emotional states and experiences of the main characters. The narrative is in the first person, allowing the reader to delve deeper into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. The book contains elements of the author's autobiography mixed with fiction, adding a special depth and complexity to the text. The structure of the narrative is nonlinear, at times disjointed, reflecting the chaos and instability of human existence. Literary devices such as symbolism and allusions enrich the text, making it both enigmatic and multifaceted.