Lot 1284
Mann, Thomas (1875-1955) German author; winner of the 1929 Nobel Prize for Literature. Typed Letter Signed on hotel stationery, San Antonio, Texas, February 23, 1940, 2 pp (1 sheet), 9½ x 6 in. To Dr. Friedrich Pfeiffer, German professor at the University of Minnesota, complimenting Dr. Pfeiffer's analysis of Magic Mountain and adding Mann's analysis of the major characters. In part: "Your analysis is very asture; only, if on my part I may express a critical word, - the juxtaposition of Settembrini, Naphta, and Peeperkorn, as thesis, antithesis, and synthesis, seems to me a somewhat too mechanical simplification…." Mann goes on to explain what he means. Excellent literary content. Light toning, else fine. With translation and transmittal envelope.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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