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155 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780520070097
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 12 November 1990
Description
Thomas Mann's bold and disturbing novella, written in 1952, is the feminine counterpart of his masterpiece Death in Venice. Written from the point of view of a woman in what we might now call mid-life crisis, The Black Swan evinces Mann's mastery ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
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155 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780520070097
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 12 November 1990
Description
Thomas Mann's bold and disturbing novella, written in 1952, is the feminine counterpart of his masterpiece Death in Venice. Written from the point of view of a woman in what we might now call mid-life crisis, The Black Swan evinces Mann's mastery ...
Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.