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Thomas Mann’s monumental novel offers a captivating exploration of a decaying European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious sanatorium nestled high in the Swiss Alps, we delve into the lives of a diverse cast of characters from the bourgeois elite, each grappling with ailments, particularly consumption, while simultaneously indulging in the pleasures and distractions of life. This rich narrative interweaves elements of surreal comedy, stark tragedy, and profound allegory, establishing Manns work as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature....

A stunningly beautiful youth and the city of Venice set the stage for Thomas Mann’s introspective examination of erotic love and philosophical wisdom.

How can democracy be renewed and defended today? A collaboration of the Thomas Mann House, the Goethe Institute, Wunderbar Together, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.

Das Meer war für Thomas Mann sein Leben lang ein Ort der Sehnsucht und des verheißungsvollen Sogs in die Tiefe. Ein Ort der Befreiung von den bürgerlichen, politischen und erotischen Zwängen seines Lebens. Er wächst an der Ostsee auf, aber sobald er kann, geht er in den Süden, ans Mittelmeer, verliebt sich in junge Männer, folgt aber dann doch den Konventionen der Zeit und heiratet Katia. Weidermann erzählt das Leben des Thomas Mann ganz neu.

When the Great War broke out in August 1914, Thomas Mann, like so many people on both sides of the conflict, was exhilarated. Finally, the era of decadence that he had anatomized in Death in Venice had come to an end; finally, there was a cause worth fighting and even dying for, or, at least when it came to Mann himself, writing about. Mann immediately picked up his pen to compose a paean to the German cause. Soon after, his elder brother and lifelong rival, the novelist Heinrich Mann, responded with a no less determined denunciation.

Dive into a charming narrative that captures the simplicity and wisdom reminiscent of Francis d’Assisi, infused with a modern touch of humor and sophistication. This delightful work offers a refreshing escape from the burdens of daily life. It stands out as one of the most insightful explorations of canine psychology ever penned—tender yet unsentimental, realistic, and rich in masterful observation. Ultimately, it is a piece of exquisite literary artistry that will resonate with all who cherish the companionship of dogs.

El propio Thomas Mann advierte que esta novela trata sobre «la pasión como desequilibrio y degradación». Gustav Aschenbach, «arroyo de cenizas» en alemán, es un escritor maduro que goza de reconocimiento. Llega a Venecia en busca de inspiración, pero también de llenar sus días con reflexiones estéticas en un entorno idílico. En el hotel coincide con Tadzio, un joven de polaco que se encuentra de vacaciones con su familia. El muchacho se convierte en objeto de deseo y adoración; un amor ideal e imposible basado en la contemplación estética y que llevará a Aschenbach a renunciar a todo, incluso a sí mismo.