Thomas Mann

German author, Nobel Prize winner

Thomas Mann - German author, Nobel Prize winner
Born

June 6th, 1875
149 years ago

Died

August 12th, 1955
69 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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An influential German author and critic, Mann wrote extensively throughout the 20th century. His literary career was marked by a focus on the themes of morality, aesthetics, and the complexities of human experience. Major works include 'Buddenbrooks', which received critical acclaim and established his reputation as a leading novelist, and 'The Magic Mountain', a significant exploration of time and illness set in a sanatorium. In 1929, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his distinguished body of work. Mann's writings often reflected the political and social changes in Germany and Europe, particularly during the rise of fascism.

Wrote 'Buddenbrooks', winning the Nobel Prize

Authored 'The Magic Mountain'

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