The Thomas Mann Commemoration - Mark Van Doren - Bog

The Thomas Mann Commemoration is a book that documents an event held under the auspices of Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges in honor of the famous German writer and Nobel laureate, Thomas Mann. The event, which took place on November 14, 1955, was attended by a number of distinguished scholars and literary figures who gathered to pay tribute to Mann's life and work. The book contains speeches, essays, and poetry written by these individuals, as well as photographs and other memorabilia from the event. The editor of the book, Mark Van Doren, was a renowned literary critic and poet in his own right, and he provides an introduction and commentary that contextualizes the contributions of the various speakers and writers. The Thomas Mann Commemoration is an important historical document that offers insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of mid-twentieth century America, as well as a tribute to one of the most celebrated writers of the modern era.In Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College, October 5, 1956.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.