Mann: Doctor Faustus (Landmarks of World Literature)

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In Doktor Faustus, his last major novel, Thomas Mann attempted to interpret and judge Germany's role in European culture and history since the Reformation. In this study, Michael Beddow analyzes the chief historical, theological, psychological and musical themes of this complex work, and considers Mann's indebtedness to the Faust tradition, Nietzsche, and neo-Marxism. He concludes with an account of the novel's generally hostile reception in defeated Germany. The book also includes a chronological table and a guide to further reading.


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The chief historical, theological, psychological and musical themes of Mann's last major novel are analyzed in relationship to his attempt to interpret and judge Germany's post-reformation role in European culture and history within the Faustian tradition.


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