The Will to Happiness

Thomas Mann was one of those rare writers who excelled equally in both large and small forms. Mann's novellas occupy a special place not only in the writer's own work but also in world literature as a whole. In them,... the plot component astonishingly combines with the deep psychological portraits of characters that the writer is known for, and the close attention to detail allows for a credible and accurate representation of the historical context.

The collection includes novellas from different periods of the writer's creativity. These include early works: "The Will to Happiness," "Disillusionment," "The Miraculous Child," as well as later ones: "Fiorenza," "The Song of the Infant," "The Deceived."

1. A complete portrait of the master of the novella. The collection brings together texts from different periods and allows one to see how Thomas Mann's themes, motifs, and artistic solutions change from early stories to later works.
2. The collection includes novellas from different periods of the writer's creativity. These include early works: «The Will to Happiness,» «Disillusionment,» «The Miraculous Child,» as well as later ones: «Fiorenza,» «The Song of the Infant,» «The Deceived.»
3. A world-class classic in a recognizable series. Thomas Mann, a Nobel laureate, is presented in the «Exclusive Classics» series in a convenient format and recognizable design.

Author: Томас Манн

Printhouse: AST

Series: Exclusive Classics

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2026

ISBN: 9785171394004

Number of pages: 704

Size: 181х115х28 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 342 g

ID: 1733003

1. A complete portrait of the master of the novella. The collection brings together texts from different periods and allows one to see how Thomas Mann's themes, motifs, and artistic solutions change from early stories to later works.
2. The collection includes novellas from different periods of the writer's creativity. These include early works: «The Will to Happiness,» «Disillusionment,» «The Miraculous Child,» as well as later ones: «Fiorenza,» «The Song of the Infant,» «The Deceived.»
3. A world-class classic in a recognizable series. Thomas Mann, a Nobel laureate, is presented in the «Exclusive Classics» series in a convenient format and recognizable design.

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