Childhood and Children in Thomas Mann's Fiction (Studies in German Language & Literature)

Childhood and Children in Thomas Mann's Fiction (Studies in German Language & Literature)

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  • 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版/ページ数 140 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780773473317
  • DDC分類 833.912

Full Description


An examination of all the child characters in Thomas Mann's fiction from "Derkleine Herr Friedemann" to "Bekenntniesse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull". By the use of textual analysis it demonstrates that Mann had an exceptional, if not unique, gift for the portrayal of children and that his depiction evinces deep sympathy with children in general and especially children of a certain type. Most, but not all, of the children are delicate, sensitive and gifted creatures, and they are also sexless or at least androgynous. The work also briefly examines previous scholarly writings on the subject, and compares Mann's treatment of children with that of previous German writers.

Contents

The early short fiction; "Buddenbrooks"; "Konigliche Hoheit"; four novellen; four and a half novels; the enchanted garden.