Brain Pain discussion

Thomas Mann began his novel, Doctor Faustus in 1943 and it was first published in 1947. Mann re-shapes the Faust legend in the context of early 20th century Germany.


Wikipedia link for Thomas Mann:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Mann


Wikipedia link for Doctor Faustus:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doktor_F...


Feel free to use this thread to ask questions and post links to resources for Thomas Mann and Doctor Faustus.

Also, if you’ve written a review of the book, please post a link to share with the group.

Beethoven Sonata no. 32 Op. 111

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Beethoven - Missa Solemnis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u1Ed...

Dürer's engraving, Melancolia


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:D%C...

This comes very late indeed, but here is my review of the novel, if anyone feels inclined to have a look.

Larou wrote: "This comes very late indeed, but here is my review of the novel, if anyone feels inclined to have a look."

Thank you for sharing your review. You certainly captured the essence of the novel and your interpretations expanded my own perceptions of the book.

Jim wrote: "Thank you for sharing your review. You certainly captured the essence of the book."

Thank you very much, glad you liked it. :)

I also posted a review of Die Entstehung des Doktor Faustus which you can find here.