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Magic Mountain (Volume Two)

Magic Mountain (Volume Two)

Di: Thomas Mann
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 Dive into Thomas Mann’s monumental novel that captures the essence of a crumbling, corrupted European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a lavish sanatorium nestled in the Swiss Alps, we encounter a rich tapestry of characters from the bourgeois elite, each battling ailments and seeking a cure while indulging in the fleeting pleasures of life. Amidst the specter of illness, pain, and mortality, Mann weaves a narrative that is part surreal comedy, part haunting tragedy, and part profound philosophical exploration. This novel stands as one of the pivotal literary achievements of the twentieth century, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of existence. - Summary by Steve GoughCopyright Fiction Classics Arte Filosofia Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • 051 - Chapter 7 The Thunderbolt

    051 - Chapter 7 The Thunderbolt
    Mar 10 2026
    Dive into Thomas Mann’s monumental novel that captures the essence of a crumbling, corrupted European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a lavish sanatorium nestled in the Swiss Alps, we encounter a rich tapestry of characters from the bourgeois elite, each battling ailments and seeking a cure while indulging in the fleeting pleasures of life. Amidst the specter of illness, pain, and mortality, Mann weaves a narrative that is part surreal comedy, part haunting tragedy, and part profound philosophical exploration. This novel stands as one of the pivotal literary achievements of the twentieth century, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of existence. - Summary by Steve Gough
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    32 min
  • 050 - Chapter 7 Hysterica Passio 3

    050 - Chapter 7 Hysterica Passio 3
    Mar 9 2026
    Dive into Thomas Mann’s monumental novel that captures the essence of a crumbling, corrupted European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a lavish sanatorium nestled in the Swiss Alps, we encounter a rich tapestry of characters from the bourgeois elite, each battling ailments and seeking a cure while indulging in the fleeting pleasures of life. Amidst the specter of illness, pain, and mortality, Mann weaves a narrative that is part surreal comedy, part haunting tragedy, and part profound philosophical exploration. This novel stands as one of the pivotal literary achievements of the twentieth century, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of existence. - Summary by Steve Gough
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    23 min
  • 049 - Chapter 7 Hysterica Passio 2

    049 - Chapter 7 Hysterica Passio 2
    Mar 8 2026
    Dive into Thomas Mann’s monumental novel that captures the essence of a crumbling, corrupted European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a lavish sanatorium nestled in the Swiss Alps, we encounter a rich tapestry of characters from the bourgeois elite, each battling ailments and seeking a cure while indulging in the fleeting pleasures of life. Amidst the specter of illness, pain, and mortality, Mann weaves a narrative that is part surreal comedy, part haunting tragedy, and part profound philosophical exploration. This novel stands as one of the pivotal literary achievements of the twentieth century, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of existence. - Summary by Steve Gough
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    26 min
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