Hertha Fabjan

Hertha Fabjan is known as the mother of Austrian author Thomas Bernhard, whose complex and often fraught relationship with her is reflected in much of his literary work. Her death, which Bernhard learned about through a newspaper obituary, highlights the emotional distance between them and the profound impact of her life and passing on his writing. Fabjan's life is marked by her tumultuous connection with Bernhard, who struggled with feelings of love and resentment towards her, a dynamic that has intrigued literary scholars and readers alike.