ISBN: 9780521767927

9780521767927, Cambridge University Press. Todd Kontje (Author). Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann (1875?1955) is not only one of the leading German novelists of the twentieth century, but a… Plus…

9780521767927, Cambridge University Press. Todd Kontje (Author). Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann (1875?1955) is not only one of the leading German novelists of the twentieth century, but also one of the few to transcend national and language boundaries to achieve major stature in the English-speaking world. The Cambridge Introduction to Thomas Mann A succinct introduction to the life and works of Thomas Mann, addressing both his literary texts and his personal life. Todd Kontje (Author) 9780521767927, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 4 November 2010 154 pages22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.38 kg Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann (1875?1955) is not only one of the leading German novelists of the twentieth century, but also one of the few to transcend national and language boundaries to achieve major stature in the English-speaking world. Famous from the time that he published his first novel in 1901, Mann became an iconic figure, seen as the living embodiment of German national culture. Leading scholar Todd Kontje provides a succinct introduction to Mann's life and work, discussing key moments in Mann's personal life and his career as a public intellectual, and giving readers a sense of why he is considered such an important - and controversial - writer. At the heart of the book is an informed appreciation of Mann's great literary achievements, including the novel The Magic Mountain and the haunting short story Death in Venice. 1. Introduction 2. Origins, influences, and early mastery 3. Artists and outcasts in Mann's early fiction 4. From World War to the Weimar Republic 5. The struggle against National Socialism 6. A pact with the devil: Doctor Faustus 7. Tribulations and final triumphs Suggestions for further reading Timeline. Subject Areas: Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers [DSK], Literary studies: from c 1900 - [DSBH], Literature & literary studies [D] , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], BIC Subject Area 1: Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers [DSK], BIC Subject Area 2: Literary studies: from c 1900 - [DSBH], BIC Subject Area 3: Literature & literary studies [D], Publication Year: 2010, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: The Cambridge Introduction to Thomas Mann, Item Height: 229mm, Topic: Literature, Item Width: 152mm, Item Weight: 380g, Number of Pages: 154 Pages, Cambridge University Press<

ISBN: 9780521767927

Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann (1875 1955) is not only one of the leading German novelists of the twentieth century, but also one of the few to transcend national and language boundaries … Plus…

Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann (1875 1955) is not only one of the leading German novelists of the twentieth century, but also one of the few to transcend national and language boundaries to achieve major stature in the English-speaking world. Famous from the time that he published his first novel in 1901, Mann became an iconic figure, seen as the living embodiment of German national culture. Leading scholar Todd Kontje provides a succinct introduction to Mann's life and work, discussing key moments in Mann's personal life and his career as a public intellectual, and giving readers a sense of why he is considered such an important and controversial writer. At the heart of the book is an informed appreciation of Mann's great literary achievements, including the novel The Magic Mountain and the haunting short story Death in Venice. | The Cambridge Introduction to Thomas Mann by Todd Kontje Hardcover | Indigo Chapters Books > Literary Criticism > Criticism & Theory P10106, Todd Kontje<

2014, ISBN: 9780521767927

Cambridge University Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 100 Seiten, Publiziert: 2014-06-13T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 1 b/w illus. 0.38 kg, Verkaufsrang: 798902,… Plus…

Cambridge University Press, Hardcover, Auflage: Illustrated, 100 Seiten, Publiziert: 2014-06-13T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 1 b/w illus. 0.38 kg, Verkaufsrang: 798902, Literary Theory & Movements, History & Criticism, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Subjects, Books, Press & Journalism, Media & Communication Industries, Communication Studies, Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Format: Illustrated, Cambridge University Press, 2014<

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