Thomas Mann's secrets: A look at Breloer's biography!

Thomas Mann's secrets: A look at Breloer's biography!

A new book recommendation for those interested in literature is "a flawless happiness" by Heinrich Breloer, who deals with the fascinating life of the writer Thomas Mann. The title published by DVA Verlag, which appears on the occasion of Thomas Mann's 150th birthday and the 100th anniversary of his masterpiece "The Magic Mountain", gives an impressive insight into the biographical and social framework of the writer.

In this novel -like biography, the young Thomas Mann is portrayed, who already landed a bestseller at the end of 20 with his debut novel "Die Buddenbrooks". The book addresses both its successes and the social expectations that were placed on him as the son of a senator. A central element of the narrative is the marriage plans with Katja Pringsheim, who came from a wealthy family. Breloer illuminates topics such as the price of success and the denial of Mann's homosexual tendencies that are relevant in the context of the social norms at that time.

Breloers connections to Thomas Mann's work

Heinrich Breloer is known for filming the family history of the man and the work "The Buddenbrooks", which makes him an expert in the topic. His new book offers both literary and biographical insights and is a valuable addition to dealing with Thomas Mann.

Manfred Flügge, who published the book "The Century of the Manns", also addresses the historical and literary importance of the Mann family. Related lines such as the family branches of the Dohms and Pringsheims are also taken into account, which deepens the understanding of the social and political background of the man, as

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