Tonio Kröger by Thomas Mann

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Author Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955
Illustrator Simon, Erich M., 1892-
Title Tonio Kröger
[Erstausgabe; Illustrationen von Erich M. Simon]
Credits Produced by Jana Srna
Summary "Tonio Kröger" by Thomas Mann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of identity, love, and artistic aspiration through the life of its protagonist, Tonio Kröger. As we follow his journey, we see his intense emotions and struggles, particularly in regard to his feelings for his friend Hans Hansen and his unrequited love for Inge Holm. The opening of the novel introduces us to the discontented youth, Tonio Kröger, and his complex friendship with Hans Hansen, a popular and well-liked schoolmate. Set against the backdrop of a chilly winter day, Tonio waits for Hans, feeling both longing and a sense of solitude. Their relationship has elements of admiration and envy, with Tonio feeling inadequate compared to Hans's confidence and charm. As they walk together, their differing social statuses and Tonio's introspective nature create tension. We also see hints of Tonio's artistic inclinations and the pain he feels from unreciprocated affections. This sets the stage for an exploration of his internal conflicts and relationships throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Artists -- Fiction
Subject Denmark -- Fiction
Subject Germany, Northern -- Fiction
Subject Munich (Germany) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 38692
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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