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Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain with Steve Dowden and John Burt

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Exploring Hans Kastor and the Influences of Disease

This chapter examines Hans Kastor's internal struggles with societal expectations and personal desires in Thomas Mann's novel, highlighting his relationship with characters like Claudia. The discussion also explores the romantic themes of diseases in Mann's works, alongside the author's evolving philosophical and political views during the post-World War I era.

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