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Tag: Thomas Mann

0 Literature Culture

The Empusium review: ‘hooch and misogyny at a gentlemen’s guesthouse’

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Nov

Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Empusium" serves as a homage and critique of Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain," set in a Silesian guesthouse where misogynistic discussions dominate.

0 Literature Culture

Second-Hand Jew: A Self-Portrait in Scenes

Maxim Biller in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

A young Jewish writer in Germany reflects on his identity and experiences in the 1980s, delving into encounters with various individuals, including literary figures and romantic relationships.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Tamar, Helen, and Love’s Ambition

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 22 Jan

The article discusses the character of Tamar in the Bible and Thomas Mann's interpretation of her in his book Joseph and His Brothers.

0 Jewish Law Literature

Tamar, Helen, and Love’s Ambition

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Dec 2023

In this article, the author explores the character of Tamar in the biblical story of Genesis.

0 Literature Art

The Great Riffer

Marjorie Perloff in Tablet · 3 Sep 2020

Jeremy Sigler, known for his insightful and edgy art critiques in Tablet, stands out as both a critic and a poet.

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Death in Venice Beach

Jeremy Sigler in Tablet · 5 Jun 2020

The author reflects on their fascination with the character Gustav von Aschenbach, the protagonist of Thomas Mann's novel "Death in Venice."

0 Literature Holocaust

Fabian Wolff in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Sep 2015

Bruno Schulz, a renowned writer and illustrator from pre-war Poland, met a tragic end during the Holocaust.