The Master of Contradictions – Thomas Mann and the Making of "The Magic Mountain" - Morten Høi Jensen

The arresting story of how Thomas Mann wrote The Magic Mountain as a defeated Germany descended into political chaos“Jensen brings to the subject the breadth of knowledge and the critical insight it demands, while maintaining a clear style and quick pace. The combination makes The Master of Contradictions the rare work of literary criticism with real appeal for the common reader.”—Adam Kirsch, New York Review of BooksLike many writers of his generation, Thomas Mann (1875–1955) welcomed the... Zobrazit více