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Lot #519
Thomas Mann

Mann on the structure of The Magic Mountain

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Mann on the structure of The Magic Mountain

ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 9, 1936. Letter to a fellow doctor, in part (translated): "The desired information for Miss Richter can be given in a few words. As I started to write the 'Zauberberg' I did not know how I should let finish the story and how I should shake off the younger bewitched of the mountain from father. But as the war broke out, after I had written the first chapters down on paper, it was immediately clear to me that this ought to be the conclusion of the book, as it figures the real historical end of the story, which represents to some extent the spiritual resume of the book and the indication of which is given more and more towards the end, pointing out the war catastrophe." In fine condition, with intersecting folds and paperclip impressions to the top edge.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #545 - Ended February 06, 2019





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