{"product_id":"the-cambridge-companion-to-thomas-mann-hardback-9780521653107","title":"The Cambridge Companion to Thomas Mann (Hardback) 9780521653107","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge Companion to Thomas Mann\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecially-commissioned essays explore key dimensions of Thomas Mann's writing and life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRitchie Robertson (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521653107, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 29 November 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e284 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Those who look for new insights into Mann's novels and shorter fiction will not be disappointed.' Modern Language Review\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eKey dimensions of Thomas Mann's writing and life are explored in this collection of specially commissioned essays. In addition to introductory chapters on all the main works of fiction, the essays and diaries, there are four chapters examining Mann's oeuvre in relation to major themes. These thematic explorations include his position as a realistic writer concerned with the history of his own times and as a commentator on German and American politics;  his controversial reputation as an intellectual novelist; the literary techniques that enabled his challenging fictions to appeal to a wide audience; and the homosexual subtext running through his fiction and diaries. A final chapter looks at the pitfalls of translating Mann into English. The essays are well supported by supplementary material including a chronology of the period and detailed guides to further reading. Altogether the volume provides an invaluable resource for scholars and students.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eChronology\u003cbr\u003e 1. Mann in history T. J. Reed\u003cbr\u003e 2. Mann's intellectual world Paul Bishop\u003cbr\u003e 3. Mann's literary techniques Michael Minden\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mann's man's world: gender and sexuality Andrew Webber\u003cbr\u003e 5. Thomas Mann's early novellas Mark M. Anderson\u003cbr\u003e 6. Classicism and its pitfalls: Death in Venice Ritchie Robertson\u003cbr\u003e 7. The personal becomes political: Disorder and Early Sorrow and Mario and the Magician Alan Bance\u003cbr\u003e 8. Buddenbrooks: between realism and aestheticism Judith Ryan\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Magic Mountain Michael Beddow\u003cbr\u003e 10. Religion and culture: Joseph and his Brothers Wolf-Daniel Hartwich\u003cbr\u003e 11. Doctor Faustus Susan Von Rohr Scaff\u003cbr\u003e Lotte in Wiemar Yahya Elsaghe\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man Frederick Lubich\u003cbr\u003e 14. Mann as essayist Hinrich Siefken\u003cbr\u003e 15. Mann as diarist T. J. Reed\u003cbr\u003e 16. Mann in English Timothy Buck.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: fiction, novelists \u0026amp; prose writers [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: fiction, novelists \u0026amp; prose writers\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20fiction,%20novelists%20\u0026amp;%20prose%20writers%20%5BDSK%5D%22\"\u003eDSK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004854685976,"sku":"9780521653107","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521653107i_0e2ae518-53a3-48df-87b9-d40c4914c576.jpg?v=1691379553","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-companion-to-thomas-mann-hardback-9780521653107","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}