“No use appealing to justice either human or divine. I suppose they knew no other god than that terrible little Corsicsan.”
Quote by Thomas Mann
Work
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family
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Author
Thomas Mann
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'. more
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