Thomas Mann

Royal Highness

Philosophical Novel
Übersetzer: Curtis, A Cecil

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In "Royal Highness," Thomas Mann explores the intricate dynamics of aristocracy and individual aspirations within a German principality in the early 20th century. Through the poignant journey of Prince Gabriel, Mann delves into themes of identity, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. The novel is characterized by its rich, evocative prose and psychological depth, marked by Mann's signature blending of the lyrical with a critical examination of social structures. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling monarchy, it reflects the anxieties of a society on the brink of modernity, thereby situating itself within the broader literary movement of modernism that sought to capture the complexities of the human condition amidst changing historical realities. Thomas Mann, regarded as one of the towering figures of 20th-century literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences within a German aristocratic family. His acute awareness of the tensions between privilege and existential introspection informs his narrative. "Royal Highness" was written during a time of political unrest and cultural transformation in Germany, reflecting Mann's engagement with the implications of class and identity against a backdrop of impending societal change. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of personal and political life, as it offers a profound meditation on the nuances of human ambition and the moral complexities of privilege. Mann's thoughtful prose invites readers to reflect on the societal forces that shape individual destiny, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by the interplay of history, identity, and psychology.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: E-Artnow
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 236g
• ISBN-13: 9788027343515
• ISBN-10: 8027343518
• Artikelnr.: 64171691

Autorenporträt

Thomas Mann (1875-1955) was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. His highly symbolic and ironic epic novels and novellas are noted for their insight into the psychology of the artist and the intellectual. His analysis and critique of the European and German soul used modernized versions of German and Biblical stories, as well as the ideas of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Schopenhauer. He was only twenty-five when Buddenbrooks, his first major novel, was published in 1901. Before it was banned and burned by Hitler, it had sold over a million copies in Germany alone. His second great novel, The Magic Mountain, was published in 1924; and the first volume of his tetralogy Joseph and his Brothers in 1933. When Adolf Hitler came to power, Mann fled to Switzerland. Then, after several previous visits, in 1938 he settled in the United States, where he wrote Doctor Faustus and The Holy Sinner. Among the honours he received in the US was his appointment as a Fellow of the Library of Congress. He revisited his native country in 1949 and returned to Switzerland in 1952, where The Black Swan and Confessions of Felix Krull were written and where he died in 1955. Mann is one of the best-known exponents of the so-called Exilliteratur, German literature written in exile by those who opposed the Hitler regime.

Thomas Mann 1944.© S.Fischer Verlag