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The Holy Sinner
Thomas Mann
出版DigiCat, 2022-08-16
主題Fiction / General
ISBNEAN:8596547194866
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=iJmCEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Thomas Mann's 'The Holy Sinner', an intricate portrayal of medieval Europe, weaves a tapestry of sin, redemption, and the divine comedy of human imperfection. Mann's narrative, adapted from the medieval verse epic 'Gregorius' by Hartmann von Aue, transcends mere retelling by infusing it with philosophical reflections and rich symbolic prose. The style embodies Mann's sophisticated irony and sharp observation, placing the novel within his mastery works that reflect critically on religious and moral themes. Sweeping its readers into the tumultuous realm of legend and faith, the text mirrors the paradox of humanity's search for purity amidst its innate fallibility, resonating with the existential quests dominant in the literature of Mann's era. Thomas Mann, a towering figure of 20th-century literature, pens 'The Holy Sinner' drawing from his profound engagement with German intellectual history and his own fraught relationship with the moral legacies of his time. The Nobel laureate's authorial journey is punctuated with exploration of complex cultural narratives, his own experiences during the World Wars, and the resulting contemplation on the human condition. The book emerges as a fruition of Mann's lifelong interrogation of the intertwined nature of sin, grace, and the human spirit. 'The Holy Sinner', in this beautifully crafted DigiCat edition, deserves attention from scholars and lay readers alike. Beyond its entertainment value as a gripping narrative, it challenges its audience to ponder the human propensity for both greatness and transgression. Mann's erudite storytelling beckons the reader into a deep engagement with the existential queries that are as relevant now as they were in his time. This book is highly recommended not only for admirers of Mann's oeuvre but also for those who delight in works that confront the eternal complexities of the human soul.