La montagne magique

Written between 1912 and 1924, 'La montagne magique' is one of the major novels of the 20th century.

The story follows Hans Castorp, a young man from Hamburg who visits his tubercular cousin, Joachim Ziemssen, in a luxurious sanatorium in Davos, Switzerland.

Initially planning to stay for three weeks, Castorp becomes entrapped in the sanatorium's unique and enchanting world.

He engages in profound discussions with various characters, each representing different aspects of pre-war European society.

The novel explores themes of illness, death, time, and the human psyche, set against the backdrop of the impending Great War. It is a philosophical and introspective work that delves into the complexities of human existence and the passage of time.