Joseph and His Brothers by Thomas Mann

Joseph and His Brothers

Joseph und seine Brüder #1-4

Thomas Mann with John E. Woods (Translator)

1536 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This remarkable new translation of the Nobel Prize-winner's great masterpiece is a major literary event. Thomas Mann regarded his monumental retelling of the biblical story of Joseph as his magnum opus. He conceived of the four parts-The Stories o...

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Moods

challenging 100%
hopeful 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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4.42

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