JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Magic Mountain Saved My Life.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2024, v. 334, n. 5. P. 82 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Packer, George 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Magic Mountain Saved My Life" is an article from the Atlantic Monthly that recounts the author's personal experience with Thomas Mann's novel, "The Magic Mountain." The novel follows the protagonist, Hans Castorp, as he navigates a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, grappling with questions of life, illness, and death. The article delves into Mann's own transformation during the writing of the novel, from a reactionary aesthete to a humanist, and explores the relevance of the novel's themes in today's world of political turmoil and technological advancements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2024/12, Vol. 334, Issue 5, p82
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:180962734
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