Triptyk

by Lars Görling

The book describes the relationship between Nils and Gunilla, Nils an intellectual from Stockholm, Gunilla a nanny from Dalarna, produces the human relationship as a war, a constant battle. Nils caught in Dalarna to install a computer system takes Gunilla, "the ugly, mundane, boring, banal" as its object, its victim, in an effort to project his anxiety and torment on. He must torment her to endure his self disgust, his self-hatred. They are both lonely. Need each other. To torment, to be tormented, is something that breaks futility.

271 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Lars Görling, born Aug 23 1931 in Stockholm, Sweden, was a writer and director. An odd figure among artists, students and bohemians in the early 60's in Stockholm. His father was a prominent jazz musician. Lars left home early, lived in community homes and identified with troubled youth. In 1961 he published his first novel, "Triptyk". Already one year later came his breakthrough with "491". A socially critical novel and harsh study of forgiveness and oppression. A world he knew far too well. Ingmar Bergman was deeply touched by the story and involved director Vilgot Sjöman in a possible film project. Lars Görling wrote the screenplay himself, Sjöman directed and SF (Svensk Filmindustri) produced in 1963. Besides literature and film, Lars was fascinated by racing. He directed a short "Konfrontationer" about the famous sports car race, Le Mans. In 1965 he wrote and directed "Guilt: Together with Gunilla". After a car accident, in the spring of 66, he was seriously injured and never really recovered. Alone in a summer cottage he ended his life at 34, Aug 1st 1966.

Reviews

[Jacob Tjernström · Rating 4 out of 5]

Målar upp en otroligt tydlig bild av huvudkaraktären, som också känns väldigt bekant i vardagen. Känns nästan som en 60-talets Stig Larsson, på gott och ont.