Specially-commissioned essays explore key dimensions of Thomas Mann's writing and life.

The Cambridge Companion to the Modern German Novel, first published in 2004, provides a broad ranging introduction to the major trends in the development of the

A succinct introduction to the life and works of Thomas Mann, addressing both his literary texts and his personal life.

T.J. Reed's study has long established itself as the standard work in English on Thomas mann, and offers as comprehensive a view of Mann's fiction and thought a

A survey of 25 major European novelists from Cervantes to Kundera, highlighting their contributions to the genre.