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150 Years of Thomas Mann
The cultural magazine of the Goethe Institut provides a central hub for 150th anniversary articles, events, and more.
Thomas Mann Biography & Overview of Works
Short bio and overview of Thomas Mann's works on Encyclopedia Britannica
10-page Essay about Tonio Kröger
Essay about Tonio Kröger by Elizabeth Mary Wilkinson (1909–2001), English scholar of German literature and culture.
Death in Venice: Summary & Analysis
Concise chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis of Death in Venice from SparkNotes.
8-page Essay about Death in Venice
Download the PDF of this essay by Hans-Jorg Knobloch, Department of German professor at the University of Johannesburg.
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 hour 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.
Readings on "Mario and the Magician"
#MutuallyMann brought together intellectuals to discuss "Mario and the Magician." Readings, along with videos already highlighted.
Academic Lecture on Magic Mountain
Academic lecture on The Magic Mountain by David Wellbery, professor of German Studies at the University of Chicago. 1 hour video.
"The Magic Mountain" Conversation
A conversation about "The Magic Mountain" between author and scholar Samantha Rose Hill and Paul Holdengräber. 1 hour video.
Thomas Mann’s Homes
An overview of the homes associated with Thomas Mann and his family.
Mann's Role as an Artist in Society
This short article explores Mann’s shift from a culturally “German” novelist to a leading antifascist and global intellectual.
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.
List of Mann's Literary Works
A chronological list of Thomas Mann's literary works.
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