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Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers: Writing, Performance, and the Politics of Loyalty (Studies in German Literature Linguisti,Used
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McDonald's study offers fresh insights into Mann's Joseph tetralogy in two ways. Beginning with Mann's well documented love for public performance, he rereads the Joseph novels as a script, showing how performance figures prominently in the form as well as the substance of the narrative. Then he interprets several of the essaylectures composed during the Joseph years (19261943), emphasizing their performative qualities and their conscious (and subliminal) interweavings with the novel. Mann's passionate reenactment of Kleist's play 'Amphitryon' in his 1927 lecture provided a model of identity that he developed fully in Joseph. The model also helped him contain the more pessimistic account of identity he encountered in Freud. The Freud lectures of 1929 and 1936 develop psychoanalysis as an Enlightenment project useful in combating the irrationalism of the Nazis, and carefully control its darker aspects.Table of ContentsBeginnings: 'Jacob and His Sons''Kleist's Amphitryon and the Beginnings of the Joseph Novels'Freud's Position in the History of Modern Thought': The Containment of Totem and TabooRevisionary Narcissism and Perfomance in Young JosephNarcissism, Performance, and the Face of the Father in Joseph In Egypt'The Performance of my Life': The 1936 'Freud' Lecture and Joseph the Provider
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers? A: The book provides fresh insights into Mann's Joseph tetralogy, emphasizing the importance of public performance in understanding the narrative and its themes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Thomas Mann's Joseph and His Brothers' is William E. McDonald.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 2, 1999.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 290 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include identity, performance, narcissism, and the influence of psychoanalysis on Mann's work.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of literature does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of German literature.
- Q: Does the book include any discussions on Freud? A: Yes, the book discusses Freud's influence on Mann and explores psychoanalysis in relation to the themes of loyalty and identity.
- Q: Can this book provide insights for performance studies? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights for performance studies by analyzing how performance shapes the narrative of the Joseph novels.