Flaubert und die Herkunft des modernen Romans

Name: Flaubert und die Herkunft des modernen Romans
Author: Heinrich Mann

By Heinrich Mann

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Essays, Letters & Speeches German Literature

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An essay traces an author's artistic development as a struggle between youthful romantic impulses and a disciplined modern realism, arguing that the suppression of lyrical desire produced an unpersonal narrative style and sharp irony. It interprets key works as exercises in self-education of the heart, linking tragic romantic longing and satirical depictions of bourgeois life to a later appetite for grand, exotic spectacle. The analysis highlights tensions among aesthetic ambition, craving for recognition, and moral distancing, showing how temperament, technique, and cultural pressures combined to shape the emergence of the modern novel.

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Heinrich Mann

Heinrich Mann was a prominent German novelist and essayist, known for his critical examination of society and politics in his works. Born in 1871, he was part of the Mann literary family, which included his brother, Thomas Mann. Heinrich's notable works include "Der Untertan" (The Loyal Subject), a satirical critique of German nationalism and authoritarianism. His writing often explored themes of individualism and moral integrity against the backdrop of societal pressures. Mann's contributions to literature extend beyond fiction, as he also engaged in discussions about the role of art and culture in society, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century German literature.