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Thomas Mann, born on June 6, 1875, and died on August 12, 1955, was a German novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and rich imagination, his works extensively covered themes such as individual and society, history and reality. His masterpieces include 'Buddenbrooks' and 'The Magic Mountain'.

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“İblis: "Müzik her ne kadar Hristiyanlık tarafından kullanılıp geliştirilse de, aynı zamanda reddedildi ve şeytani bir alan olarak dışlandı-işte görüyorsun. Müzik fevkalade teolojik bir mesele; tıpkı günah gibi, benim gibi...”

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Book:Doctor Faustus

Source: Doctor Faustus

“A hell hound is coming. Howling. A huge explosive shell. A disgusting sugarloaf from the infernal regions.”

Thomas Mann German Literature 1924 The Magic Mountain Twentieth Century Novel

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

“a pair of young dandies who were nicknamed Max and Moritz bore a great reputation for breaking out of bounds.”

Thomas Mann German Literature 1924 The Magic Mountain Twentieth Century Novel

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

“En faisant de la personnalité un mystère, vous courez le risque d'incliner à l'idolâtrie. Vous vénérez un masque. Vous voyez une mystique où il n'y a que mystification.”

Mystique Thomas Mann German Literature

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

“Cling to everything which to you is by nature and tradition holy as a son of the god like west.”

Thomas Mann German Literature 20th Century Literature Magic Mountain

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

“De même qu'un aliment non digéré ne fortifie pas un homme, de même le temps que l'on a passé à attendre ne le vieillit pas.”

Thomas Mann German Literature

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

“Je crois que l'humanité commence là où les gens sans génie figurent qu'elle s'arrête.”

Humanity Thomas Mann German Literature

Book:The Magic Mountain

Source: The Magic Mountain

About the Author

Born: June 6, 1875
Died: August 12, 1955
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 174

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