Thomas Mann
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 modernized versions of German and Biblical stories, as well as the ideas of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Arthur Schopenhauer.
Royal Highness
Born into royalty, a young man with a physical imperfection must find his place amidst the imposing expectations and hidden vulnerabilities of his grand family.
By Thomas Mann
Death in Venice
In a city of canals, a celebrated writer's pursuit of beauty turns into an unexpected confrontation with his own mortality.
By Thomas Mann
Buddenbrooks, volume 1 of 2
Amidst family gatherings and the comfort of wealth, a merchant family’s legacy begins to crumble.
By Thomas Mann
Bashan and I
Experience the heartfelt story of a man and his dog as they discover life's deeper meanings through their unbreakable bond and serene morning walks in nature.
By Thomas Mann
Buddenbrooks, volume 2 of 2
Amidst family celebrations and societal shifts, a powerful merchant family grapples with tradition, identity, and the looming specter of decline.
By Thomas Mann