London: Peter Owen Limited, 1952 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. 176 pp, b&w frontis, preface, introduction, Comedy and Wretchedness; The World of the Father; Narcissus; Germany and Europe; Myth and Psychology; Exile's Return; Biographical Sketch; a note on the essays, notes, bibliography, index. First Edition, 1952. "The author provides detailed analyses of all the chief works, relating them to the background of the author's life and thought., including many new and penetrating conclusions that will increase the range of appreciation. He stresses Mann's preoccupation with death, evil, social decadence, myth andbourgeois societh; and traces the influence of Wagner, Nietzwche, Schiller, Goethe, Schopenhauer and Freud on Mann's work, and shows how these varied influences enabld him to become the mediator between tradition and experiment." from the jacket flap. Price clipped. Age-toned spine dj with only the slightest wear. Age-toned text block edges, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering to spine..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004570
Title: Thomas Mann: An Introduction to His Fiction
Author: Hatfield, Henry
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Peter Owen Limited
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1952
Keywords: LITERARY CRITICISM GERMAN FICTION BIOGRAPHY MANN THOMAS (1875-1955) CRITICISM AND INTERPRETATION
Bookseller catalogs: LITERARY CRITICISM;
Size: 8vo

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