Mann, Thomas
Mario and the Magician and Other Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749386627
- author:
- Mann, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 365
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Thomas Mann's short stories explore the complexities of humanity, revealing the discordance between the world we inhabit and the nature of our existence. In 'Mario and the Magician', a young family's holiday in Italy becomes a backdrop for a haunting encounter with a hypnotist who exercises a strange and unsettling control over his audience. Written between 1918 and 1953, this collection showcases Mann's literary development as one of Germany's most important writers. Through his stories, Mann probes the tensions between intellect and desire, and the ways in which our inner lives can be both a source of comfort and a source of turmoil. This collection offers a unique insight into the literary mind of one of the 20th century's most significant writers, and is a valuable addition to any reader's library.
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