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Literary Fiction· Germany

The Magic Mountain

by Thomas Mann
Aggregate Editorial Score75/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1929729 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain (1929) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Hans Castorp travels to a Swiss mountain sanatorium to visit a cousin and ends up staying for seven years, becoming enmeshed in debates about time, disease, politics, and European civilisation on the eve of World War I. Mann's monumental philosophical novel, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1929, is a supreme achievement of European modernism. Themes of time, disease, European civilisation run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1929 and ALA Notable Books 1924.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Mann
Published1929
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Pages729
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679772873
Editorial Score75/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
winner · global
192960
ALA Notable Books
notable · national
192410
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Magic Mountain about?

Hans Castorp travels to a Swiss mountain sanatorium to visit a cousin and ends up staying for seven years, becoming enmeshed in debates about time, disease, politics, and European civilisation on the eve of World War I. Mann's monumental philosophical novel, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1929, is a supreme achievement of European modernism.

Who wrote The Magic Mountain?

The Magic Mountain was written by Thomas Mann, from Germany. First published in 1929.

What awards has The Magic Mountain won?

The Magic Mountain has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1929; ALA Notable Books 1924.

Is The Magic Mountain worth reading?

The Magic Mountain is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 69/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in time, disease, European civilisation.

Where can I buy The Magic Mountain?

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What category is The Magic Mountain?

The Magic Mountain is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Magic Mountain from?

The Magic Mountain originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.

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