
Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain with Steve Dowden and John Burt
Hermitix
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Exploring Identity and Reality at the Magic Mountain
This chapter examines the interplay between time, bourgeois identity, and the contrasting experiences at the Magic Mountain. Through the character Castorp and the symbolism of 'Ocean Steamships,' it investigates the nuances of existential crisis, personal struggles, and the broader absurdities of life.
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