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Short Letter, Long Farewell

by Peter Handke

A nameless young German arrives in America after his marriage ends, only to find his ex‑wife chasing him. The novel follows their pursuit across cities such as Philadelphia, St. Louis, Portland, and the Arizona desert, blending travel, suspense, domestic humor, and Western elements, and concluding with an unexpected Hollywood twist. It presents a portrait of American landscapes and culture, juxtaposing promise and emptiness.

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