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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