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The Holy Sinner ( German: Der Erwählte) is a German novel written by Thomas Mann. Published in 1951, it is based on the medieval verse epic Gregorius written by the German Minnesinger Hartmann von Aue ( c. 1165–1210 ). [1] The book explores a subject that fascinated Thomas Mann to the end of his life – the origins of evil and ...
The Holy Sinner. Thomas Mann, H.T. Lowe-Porter (Translator) 3.95. 1,726 ratings133 reviews. THE BOOK: An epic arch sinfulness, The Holy Sinner is one of Thomas Mann's great works. From the incestuous union of the two beautiful children of the Duke Grimald of Flanders a boy is born.
12 de oct. de 2022 · The Holy Sinner is a satirical novel by Thomas Mann based on a medieval legend of a pope who was born of incest. The novel explores the themes of original sin, penance, and grace through the journey of Grigorss, a saint who becomes a pope after overcoming his sinful origins.
Based mainly on an epic poem of the twelfth century which was derived from a French chivalric romance, The Holy Sinner relates the lives of two legendary figures, the beautiful and noble twins...
4,4 33 valoraciones. Ver todos los formatos y ediciones. First published in 1951, The Holy Sinner explores a subject that fascinated Thomas Mann to the end of his life--the origins of evil and evil's connection with magic.
16 de ago. de 2022 · Thomas Mann's 'The Holy Sinner', an intricate portrayal of medieval Europe, weaves a tapestry of sin, redemption, and the divine comedy of human imperfection. Mann's narrative, adapted from...
About the Book. First published in 1951, The Holy Sinner explores a subject that fascinated Thomas Mann to the end of his life—the origins of evil and evil's connection with magic. Here Mann uses a medieval legend about 'the exceeding mercy of God and the birth of the blessed Pope Gregory' as he used the Biblical account of Joseph as the ...
