Gladius Dei; Schwere Stunde by Thomas Mann

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Author Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955
Title Gladius Dei; Schwere Stunde
Note Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Gladius Dei; Schwere Stunde" by Thomas Mann is a collection of literary pieces likely written during the early 20th century. This book encompasses two narratives: "Gladius Dei," which delves into themes of beauty, sin, and the moral implications of art, and "Schwere Stunde," which reflects on personal struggle, illness, and the burdens of creativity. The work critically examines the relationship between art and morality, exploring how society perceives beauty and its often hedonistic interpretations. In "Gladius Dei," the protagonist Hieronymus grapples with the cultural and artistic landscape of Munich, becoming increasingly disturbed by a modern interpretation of religious imagery that he believes corrupts the sacred. He is portrayed as a conflicted figure, deeply concealing his emotions under a black cloak, who ultimately confronts an art dealer to demand the removal of a provocative Madonna image from public display, viewing it as an affront to spirituality. "Schwere Stunde" captures a different aspect of Mann’s exploration, focusing on a character's desperate struggle with creative block and illness, which manifests as a profound sense of guilt and self-doubt, reflecting the internal turmoil of an artist in search of meaning and purpose. Ultimately, the book embraces Mann's characteristic deep psychological insight and moral questioning, providing readers with a rich tapestry of existential themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Short stories
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Subject Religious fanaticism -- Fiction
Subject Munich (Germany) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12053
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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