Der Zauberberg
About this book
One of the most influential and celebrated German works of the 20th century has been newly rendered in English by Woods, twice winner of the PEN Translation Prize. First published in 1929, Mann's novel tells the story of Hans Castorp, a modern everyman who spends seven years in an Alpine sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, finally leaving to become a soldier in World War I. Isolated from the concerns of the everyday world, he is exposed to the wide range of ideas that shaped a world on the verge of explosion. Considering what was to follow, the most poignant moment comes when Naphta, a Jewish-born Jesuit, defends the use of terror and the taking of life for the sake of an all-encompassing idea. Woods's work reads more naturally than the original translation, which, while faithful to the German, was stiff and forbidding. A necessary addition to any fiction collection.
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 65520 readers · 711 pages · ≈ 13 h 10 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Der Zauberberg?
About ≈ 13 h 10 m — 711 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Der Zauberberg?
711 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Der Zauberberg?
It sits on the Philosophy, Fiction shelves.
Has Der Zauberberg been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Magic Mountain (1982).
Is Der Zauberberg in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Der Zauberberg?
The main characters include Thomas Mann (1875-1955).
Where does Der Zauberberg take place?
It is set in Germany, Davos, Switzerland during 20th century.
Who wrote Der Zauberberg?
Thomas Mann.
Where can I read Der Zauberberg online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library