Thomas Mann was a German novelist and the 1929 Nobel Prize laureate in Literature.
Mann's literary career began with the publication of his first short story, "Little Herr Friedemann," in 1898.
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929, recognizing his significant contributions to literature.
Biography
Early Life
Paul Thomas Mann was born on June 6, 1875, in Lübeck, Germany, into a prominent Hanseatic family. He was the second son of Thomas Johann Heinrich Mann, a senator and grain merchant, and Júlia da Silva Bruhns, a Brazilian woman of mixed ancestry. After his father's death in 1891, the family moved to Munich, where Mann pursued his education at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, studying history, economics, art history, and literature. His literary career began with the publication of his first short story, "Little Herr Friedemann," in 1898.
Career
Mann's literary prowess flourished in the early 20th century, culminating in his receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929, largely due to his acclaimed works such as "Buddenbrooks" and "The Magic Mountain". His writing is characterized by its deep psychological insight and exploration of the human condition, often reflecting the complexities of the European soul. Mann's works were translated into English by Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter, who played a crucial role in introducing his literature to American audiences. His success led to a close relationship with his American publisher, Blanche Knopf, who supported him during his emigration to the United States in the 1930s.
Personal Views and Legacy
Mann's political views evolved significantly throughout his life. Initially a supporter of Kaiser Wilhelm II during World War I, he later became an advocate for the Weimar Republic and left-liberal ideals. His literary legacy is profound, influencing generations of writers and thinkers. Mann's exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and the decline of bourgeois society continues to resonate in contemporary literature. He passed away on August 12, 1955, leaving behind a rich body of work that remains a cornerstone of German literature.
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Die großen Erzählungen2013
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Der Tod in Venedig2012
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Buddenbrooks2010
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Buddenbrooks2007
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Doktor Faustus2007
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Wälsungenblut2006
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Herr und Hund2005
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Joseph und seine Brüder2005
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Das Eisenbahnunglück / Das Wunderkind2004
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Doktor Faustus2004
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Thomas Mann über Friedrich Schiller - Ansprache im Schillerjahr - Schwere Stunde2004
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Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull2003
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Deutsche Hörer!2003
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Buddenbrooks2001
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Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull2001
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Joseph und seine Brüder2000
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Tonio Kröger2000
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Der Zauberberg2000
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Die Betrogene1998
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Joseph und seine Brüder, Der Erwählte und Auszügre aus anderen Romanen1998
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Das Eisenbahnunglück und andere Begebenheiten1996
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Der Zauberberg1996
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Der Tod in Venedig1985
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Der kleine Herr Friedemann1981
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Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull: Gespräch zwischen Krull und Professor Kuckuck1959
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Achievements
- Award
- Nobel Prize in Literature
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- Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt
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- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
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- Feltrinelli Prize
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- Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
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- honorary doctorate from Princeton University
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- honorary doctor of Harvard University
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- honorary doctorate from Columbia University
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- Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
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- honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge
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- Officer of the Legion of Honour
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- Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau
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- honorary citizen of Lübeck
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- honorary doctor of ETH Zürich
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- honorary doctorate of Lund University
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- honorary doctor of the University of Bonn
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- honorary doctor of Yale University
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- honorary doctor of the University of Jena
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- Goethe Medal for Art and Science
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- honorary doctor of Rutgers University
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- Pour le Mérite
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- Order of Orange-Nassau
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- Taylorian Lecture
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Paul Thomas Mann 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 modern versions of German and Biblical stories, as well as the ideas of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Arthur Schopenhauer.
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