The Magician - Colm Tóibín - Bog

The Magician, a mesmerizing novel by renowned author Colm Tóibín, is a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Published by SCRIBNER BOOKS CO in 2021, the book takes you on an enchanting journey that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary. The Magician is a testament to Tóibín's mastery in weaving narratives that captivate the reader from the first page to the last. The genre of this book is a blend of historical and literary fiction, showcasing Tóibín's knack for blending factual history with the allure of fiction. Don't miss out on this gem from one of the most celebrated authors of our time. Grab your copy of The Magician today and immerse yourself in a world crafted by the masterful storytelling of Colm Tóibín. Published by SCRIBNER BOOKS CO.

A New York Times Notable Book, Critic’s Top Pick, and Top Ten Book of Historical Fiction Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek ​From one of today’s most brilliant and beloved novelists, a dazzling, epic family saga set across a half-century spanning World War I, the rise of Hitler, World War II, and the Cold War that is “a feat of literary sorcery in its own right” (Oprah Daily).The Magician opens in a provincial German city at the turn of the twentieth century, where the boy, Thomas Mann, grows up with a conservative father, bound by propriety, and a Brazilian mother, alluring and unpredictable. Young Mann hides his artistic aspirations from his father and his homosexual desires from everyone. He is infatuated with one of the richest, most cultured Jewish families in Munich, and marries the daughter Katia. They have six children. On a holiday in Italy, he longs for a boy he sees on a beach and writes the story Death in Venice. He is the most successful novelist of his time, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, a public man whose private life remains secret. He is expected to lead the condemnation of Hitler, whom he underestimates. His oldest daughter and son, leaders of Bohemianism and of the anti-Nazi movement, share lovers. He flees Germany for Switzerland, France and, ultimately, America, living first in Princeton and then in Los Angeles. In this “exquisitely sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) novel, Tóibín has crafted “a complex but empathetic portrayal of a writer in a lifelong battle against his innermost desires, his family, and the tumultuous times they endure” (Time), and “you’ll find yourself savoring every page” (Vogue).