"Death in Venice" and other short stories | Thomas Mann
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"Death in Venice" and other short stories | Thomas Mann
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Cover: Hardcover
Number of pages: 312
Language: Ukrainian
Published: 2023
Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.5
Genres: All, Fiction, New books, Short stories and novellas, Our recommendations
About the book "The Novels of Thomas Mann"
The book, which represents the first volume of Thomas Mann's selected novels, focuses on the writer's short prose, which became the foundation of his literary legacy. Thomas Mann, known for his novels, including The Buddenbrokes and Henry and the Forest, also left an important mark in the form of short stories.
Contents of the first volume:
1. "Tristan"
This novella, which became part of Mann's literary debut, is filled with musical and symbolic echoes of Richard Wagner's opera. The story revolves around the idea of tragic love and death, which serves as a metaphor for the artistic perception of the world.
2. "Tonio Kreger"
In this short story, Mann explores themes of identity and inner conflict through the character of Tonio Kreger, who struggles with the gap between his artistic vocation and his social identity. Tonio's journey, symbolizing the movement between south and north, serves as a reflection of his inner conflict.
3. "Death in Venice"
In this short story, Mann explores the themes of beauty, aging, and death through a character who embarks on a journey from north to south to find inspiration and peace, only to encounter death and inevitable decadence instead.
4. "Mario and the Wizard"
The final novella of the first volume depicts a visit to the fictional town of Torre di Venere, where the narrator's family encounters a performance by the magician and hypnotist Cipolla. This character uses his abilities to control and manipulate in a brutal and fascist way that reveals social and political themes of great importance.
Why you should read:
- Mann's Classic Style: The book offers readers an opportunity to become familiar with features of Thomas Mann's mannered style and subject matter that may be less familiar from his larger novels.
- Theme and depth: Thomas Mann's novels explore important philosophical and social issues such as art, identity, aging and politics, making them relevant even today.
- Literary value: The book is an important contribution to the understanding of Mann's creative development and his literary legacy, which covers all stages of his career.
This volume provides a comprehensive look at the novelistic body of Thomas Mann's work and is an essential part of any world literature library.
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