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Joseph and his brothers
Book • 1943
Thomas Mann's 'Joseph and His Brothers' is a tetralogy that expands on the biblical narrative of Joseph.
The story is divided into four parts: 'The Stories of Jacob', 'Young Joseph', 'Joseph in Egypt', and 'Joseph the Provider'.
Mann delves deeply into the psychological motivations and emotional lives of the characters, particularly Joseph, his father Jacob, and his brothers.
The novel explores themes of family, jealousy, forgiveness, and the divine plan, set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Palestine.
The narrative is known for its detailed and persuasive depiction of the characters' world, blending humor, emotion, and epic grandeur.
The story is divided into four parts: 'The Stories of Jacob', 'Young Joseph', 'Joseph in Egypt', and 'Joseph the Provider'.
Mann delves deeply into the psychological motivations and emotional lives of the characters, particularly Joseph, his father Jacob, and his brothers.
The novel explores themes of family, jealousy, forgiveness, and the divine plan, set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Palestine.
The narrative is known for its detailed and persuasive depiction of the characters' world, blending humor, emotion, and epic grandeur.
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