Mission Impossible: Supplemental Materials

Mission Impossible Book Club Supplemental Information

150 Years of Thomas Mann

In celebration of Thomas Mann's 150th birthday, the cultural magazine of the Goethe Institut explores Thomas Mann and his writings.

Central Hub Celebrating Mann

Mann2025.de is a central hub for 150th anniversary articles, exhibitions, events, and more.

Visual Reading of Death in Venice

A visual and illuminating reading and explanation of Death in Venice by translators Thomas and Abby J. Hansen. 1 hour video

Death in Venice Opera

Death in Venice opera by Benjamin Britten. Produced at the 1990 Glyndebourne Festival. 2 hours video.

"Mario and the Magician" 5-minute Scholar Videos

Three scholar videos: Tobias Boes from U. of Notre Dame; Friedhelm Marx from U. of Bamberg; and Alex Ross of The New Yorker.

"The Magic Mountain" Conversation

A conversation about "The Magic Mountain" between author and scholar Samantha Rose Hill and Paul Holdengräber. 1 hour video.

Thoughts on Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain - David Wellbery

Academic lecture on The Magic Mountain by David Wellbery, professor of German Studies at the University of Chicago. 1 hour video.

Short Article about Mann's Role as an Artist in Society

This article explores Mann’s shift from a culturally “German” novelist to a leading antifascist and global intellectual.

The Stages in Author Thomas Mann’s Life

An overview of the homes associated with Thomas Mann and his family.

Thomas Mann: Supplemental Reading & Watching List

Further explore Thomas Mann's life, deepen your understanding of his writing, and expand your knowledge of the world he lived in.
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