Hayman, Ronald
Thomas Mann: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747529460
- author:
- Hayman, Ronald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 19.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Thomas Mann: A Man with Secrets This biography offers a unique portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning German novelist, drawing on his unexpurgated diaries. It reveals the private man behind the brilliant writer's mask, uncovering secrets such as his bisexuality and deep-seated guilt that plagued him for nearly fifty years. Through Mann's personal writings, this book sheds light on a complex individual whose life was marked by contradictions and obsessions. The result is a nuanced and thought-provoking portrait of one of the 20th century's most fascinating writers. With unprecedented access to Mann's private thoughts and feelings, this biography provides a compelling insight into the mind of a literary giant.