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Thomas Mann – Selected Classics - Masterpieces Including Buddenbrooks Royal Highness Tonio Kröger Death in Venice & Bashan and I - cover

Thomas Mann – Selected Classics - Masterpieces Including Buddenbrooks Royal Highness Tonio Kröger Death in Venice & Bashan and I

Thomas Mann

Translator Herman George Sheffauer, Kenneth Burke, A. Cecil Curtis, Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, Bayard Quincy Morgan

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

Embark on a literary journey through the profound works of the esteemed German novelist Thomas Mann. This anthology, a tribute to Mann's literary genius and winner of the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature, offers a captivating exploration of the human psyche, artistically woven into epic novels and thought-provoking novellas.
Table of Contents:
"Buddenbrooks" – Witness the intricacies of a wealthy North German merchant family's decline across four generations, providing a poignant portrayal of life and customs among the Hanseatic bourgeoisie from 1835 to 1877.
"Royal Highness" – Set around the turn of the 20th century in the fictional German state of Grimmburg, this narrative unfolds against a backdrop of economic decline and high public debt. Minister Trümmerhauff, Dr. Krippenreuther, and Knobelsdorff strive to navigate a landscape characterized by unprofitable railroads, exhausted mines, and the limitations of the healing Ditlinden spring.
"Tonio Kröger" – Explore the complex identity of Tonio, the son of a North German merchant and a "Southern" mother with artistic talents. Inheriting qualities from both sides, Tonio grapples with feelings of superiority over the bourgeois people around him while harboring envy for their innocent vitality. As Tonio matures into a renowned writer, his internal conflict intensifies.
"Death in Venice" – Journey with an ennobled writer as he visits Venice, experiencing liberation, elevation, and an increasing obsession ignited by the sight of a beautiful Polish boy named Tadzio. The novella delves into themes of desire, aesthetics, and the transformative power of beauty.
"Bashan and I" – Immerse yourself in a heartfelt story of companionship between a man and his dog, Bashan. The narrative unfolds through their shared adventures on walks through meadows and woods in Bavaria, providing a poignant exploration of the bond between man and his loyal canine companion.
Available since: 03/01/2024.
Print length: 1109 pages.

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