Excelsior

This darkly comedic novel follows the downward spiral of Bloomhardt, a miserable and abusive man. After a series of disastrous events, including a failed affair and a confrontation with his enraged wife, Bloomhardt finds himself alone, ostracized, and facing the consequences of his own actions. The novel explores themes of marriage, infidelity, and the absurdity of the human condition with a darkly humorous and often grotesque touch.